Negative Ned vs. the Growth Mindset Lyrics

Say hello to my little friend

Inside my head - his name is Ned – or so he said

He's always telling me what to do

My inside voice – when I have a choice

When I wonder if I could

Ned asks, What if I'm no good

Ned keeps me in my comfort zone

Where all the stuff I do – I already knew

So many new things I'd like to learn

But if I try them out Ned raises doubt

When I wonder if I could

Ned asks, What if I'm no good

Ned's scared I may look a fool

So what if I make mistakes – sometime that's what it takes

If I fall, I can get up again

He makes me forget, about the growth mindset, just haven't got there – YET

It's okay – if you get it wrong

You gotta train your brain – to make it strong

It's like a muscle so work it out

Try new things is what it's all about

I'm working hard to switch Ned off

I don't have to be the best – in every single test

I know some things take a long time to learn

But if I always say no – then I'll never grow

Now when I wonder if I can - I'll try it anyway – that's my plan