The author Carol Dweck wrote a seminal book in which she explored the contrasts in work and life between a fixed and a growth mindset. Her book ‘Mindset’ is a rigorously researched work which is a valuable resource for education, for parenting and for the workplace. In sharing the essence of Dweck’s work Frank will explain the contrasting choices we make when facing into major challenges (for example the lockdown of March ‘20), our need for self-awareness in these situations, and how we can manage ourselves more effectively for the best possible outcomes; even when things might seem beyond our control.