PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS Harnessing the Power of a Growth Mindset
While there are no treadmills for the mind or ellipticals for our neurons, science tells us that mental exercise can help us obtain a growth mindset. The American Psychological Association defines a growth mindset as “the belief that a person’s intelligence and abilities can grow and improve with practice.” A growth mindset is the antithesis of a “fixed mindset,” which people exhibit when they quickly give up if they can’t solve a problem. Nurturing a growth mindset, in contrast, can help you view failure or setbacks as opportunities for learning. More Than Effort Having a growth mindset is about more than just effort. It is the belief that you can develop your abilities and talents, as well as a perspective on how you approach life’s lessons and learning. That belief allows you to learn more quickly and achieve greater results, no matter what you aim to achieve.
This does not mean simply having an open mind; it also means finding a way to continue striving to improve your knowledge, attitude, and performance. Some call it having “grit.” Cultivating Success With a growth mindset, success plays second fiddle to self-improvement. Celebrating the effort we put into each task motivates and encourages us to work harder and accomplish more in the future. Rather than focusing on the destination, the focus is on the journey. A growth mindset is a great way to become more positive, successful, and adaptable. By incorporating more facets of a growth mindset into your life, you will be well on your way to changing things for the better.
In Remembrance of Bill Evans It is with sadness that we note the passing of Scott’s father, Bill Evans. Bill was a strong supporter of the firm from its inception and a personal mentor for Scott throughout his life. A reprint of his obituary is below:
next 24 years. During much of the 1990s, Bill and best friend, Cory Dudley, were detailed to a multi-agency task force which resulted in the federal conviction of multiple Southern California physicians who had perpetrated the then-largest medical insurance fraud scheme in U.S. history involving fraudulent claims of over $ 1 billion dollars. For his work on the task force, Bill was awarded Federal Investigator of the Year for 1994 by the Federal Investigators’ Association. While he was intense in his work, he was a source of great joy to his family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors and someone to be relied upon in troubled times. As it was at home with his children, he was a natural mentor and team leader throughout his career. He loved each of his children dearly, and he never stopped being their hero and mentor. He was particularly suited to the role of grandfather, with a playful sense of humor, timeless wisdom, and unlimited love. Bill was devoted to his wife, whom he considered a saint on earth. The couple celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary just days before Bill’s illness began.
William Joseph “Bill” Evans, Jr. of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed peacefully on June 29, 2024 while surrounded by his family after a 10 week battle with a sudden heart condition. Bill was born in Washington, D.C., in 1945 to William J. Evans, MD and Katherine Sullivan Evans. Bill attended the University Maryland where he played offensive guard for the Terrapins and met the love of his life: his wife, Barbara. After college, Bill was commissioned into the United States Airforce where he obtained the rank of Captain and spent 12 years flying KC-135 (mid-air refuelers) and Galaxy C-5 A cargo planes between Thailand and Vietnam. Bill then followed in the footsteps of his brother Rick in the U.S. Postal Inspection Service where he investigated mail fraud, medical fraud, narcotics, and violent crime cases in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, California, and South Carolina for the
Bill is preceded in death by his sister Margaret “Peg” Collins, and her husband Tom. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara of Pawleys Island, SC, son William Joseph “Jay” Evans, III (Teresa) of Oceanside, CA; daughter Kristin (Edwin) Diaz of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; son Scott Christopher Evans of Georgetown, SC; grandsons Ethan and Dylan Diaz of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; and granddaughter Charlotte “Cece” Evans of Georgetown, SC, as well as brothers Rick (Patricia) Evans and Kevin Evans; sister Kay (Vince) McAndrew; nieces Coleen, Bridgett, Jessie, Anna, Margaret, and Gabrielle; and nephews Inspector Brian and Special Agent Daniel Evans.
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