Consiglio: When praising someone, don’t use words like “smart” or “talented.” Use phrases like “good job, your hard work paid off.” This puts control internal to them rather than an external intelligence/genetic/talent lottery.

There is a psychological concept called Locus of Control. It essentially means the location of control. Where people view this control directly influences their choices with respect to where they put their efforts. While this is particularly true for children, it is also very true for adults. Acknowledge your, and others', efforts rather than boiling their accomplishments down to something out of their control.