Thank you both. I think the reason myself and others had a hard time with Dweck's explanations is that meaningful effort is a much more complex concept than jus

Thank you both. I think the reason myself and others had a hard time with Dweck's explanations is that meaningful effort is a much more complex concept than just being "smart." You not only have to try, but also evaluate the effectiveness of your efforts. Both of your comments are insightful on this point.