Howard Gardner, in his book Extraordinary Minds, concluded that exceptional individuals have "a special talent for recognizing their strengths and weaknesses." The interesting point is that people with a growth mindset seem to possess this talent. A second characteristic that exceptional individuals appear to have is the special talent to turn the failures of their lives into future successes. Researchers who study creative thinking converge on this view. In a poll conducted among one hundred and forty-three researchers in the field of creative thinking, there was complete agreement on the most important element that characterizes creative achievements. And it was precisely the kind of persistence and mental resilience that stems from a growth mindset. You may again wonder: How can a single perception lead to all these things – a passion for challenge, belief in effort, endurance in the face of failure, and greater (more creative) success?