University of California
4-H Youth Development Program
Mindset of Success
In 4-H youth and adults partner together to develop a mindset of success. This growth mindset is defined by the ability to rise to the challenges of life. Current brain research tells us that through practice and effort both youth and adults increase their potential to learn and develop across the lifespan.
Volunteers are central to the process of helping youth to recognize the opportunities within 4-H to learn and grow from successes as well as setbacks. When youth might be otherwise tempted to limit themselves based on past failures, a growth mindset encourages youth to view their potential capabilities as limitless.
Resources
Dweck, C.S. (2006) Mindset: The new psychology of success. New York: Ballantine Books
