I wonder if the phenomenon of growth-mindset vs. fixed mindset is related to an ability to delay gratification, (another trait with a high correlation to succe

I wonder if the phenomenon of growth-mindset vs. fixed mindset is related to an ability to delay gratification, (another trait with a high correlation to succes in children [1]). That is, the "growth-minded" individuals are willing to slog through frustration and failure, because they know the payoff will be greater in the long run, while the "fixies" can't look past the immediate sense of frustration [1]http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/05/18/090518fa_fact_lehrer?currentPage=all http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/05/18/090518fa_fact_...