to get an advantage from (something)

People who believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work have (a)

the maximum amount that something can contain

Counter-intuitive is something that goes against what you believe would be logical, or something that goes against common sense.

When we mention rewards or other incentives like praise, fame, or money, which are used as motivation for specific activities, we talk about

to be harmed or affected in a bad way by (someone or something)

a lack or shortage

to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed

a motivator/ a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something

to make someone less powerful, less confident or less likely to succeed

to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike