Don’t just recognize someone for what they accomplished—actually express gratitude for all the work they put into it.

– Karl Sun, How To Create A Culture Of Gratitude In The Workplace

This concept is further explained in the book “Mindset” by Carol Dwick. The author presents the case that parents often praise the accomplishment of their children and forget about their effort.

How often do we adopt a mindset that solely focuses on the result and forgets about the effort?