There was a good episode on the podcast &quot;Invisibilia&quot; discussing this topic of expectations influencing&#x2F;shaping reality: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.thisamericanlife.org&#x2F;radio-archives&#x2F;episode&#x2F;544&#x2F;batman" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.thisamericanlife.org&#x2F;radio-archives&#x2F;episode&#x2F;544&#x2F;b...</a>. Some pretty fascinating stories in this one; well worth a listen! I believe Dweck is referenced&#x2F;interviewed early on in the episode.