noun

mindset

MYND-set/ˈmaɪndset/

A habitual way of thinking or set of attitudes.

The climber’s determined mindset keeps her focused on the next hold.

A climber studies a difficult low climbing wall with a determined calm expression, planning the next hold instead of giving up; clearly visible reachable holds and one small route segment.

Etymology

The image is of the mind being set in a particular direction: the noun set came to mean a tendency or inclination. Mindset names habits of thought formed by experience.

In context

A.J. Hoge73:36

what's the mindset the mindset most employees is tell me what to do and then I'll do it

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More examples

Her cautious mindset shaped every investment decision.
A change in mindset helped the team accept feedback.
He approached the problem with a practical mindset.

Forms

mindset · mindsets

Similar words

attitude: An attitude concerns a particular object or issue; mindset is a more habitual overall approach.
outlook: Outlook is a general perspective; mindset emphasizes established patterns of thought.