I now view difficulties differently after this book. In fact, I look for them in my area of expertise because it is nothing more but an opportunity to grow, to improve.
I may have missed a few decades of my life not being able to use the concepts here but I am pleased that the author talks about how to apply it to children a lot. How I talk to my kids from now on has changed forever.
Very compelling evidence for parents and teachers about the choices of language we should use when teaching young people. This is about a growth oriented psychology, not rooted in knowing it all or being the best or competition.