Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement – Details, episodes & analysis

From deciding what to work on to overcoming blockers - All the questions from August were answered in the Ask Me Anything of the month. Free listeners will only have access to the first 20 minutes. Premium subscribers can listen to the whole episode and be able to submit their own questions for future episodes. Questions answered in this episode: What causes resistance to learning? How do you differentiate an indie podcast? (especially when many podcasts have backing by network / business) What criteria do you use to determine if a project is worth pursuing? How do you handle uncertainties, fears, blockers when committing to a big project? Is it a good idea to pursue VC funding in the content creation industry? Tips to grow a network of people with similar interests who can provide support, feedback, and exposure? Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes 3 Rules to Build Remarkable Opportunities: And uncover your purpose - 29th Aug 2024 Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: How the brain learns - 30th July 2024 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills: That will make you happier - 19th July 2024 How to Think Like a Professional: Building Better Strategies - 12th June 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapters: 00:00 Today's AMA Questions Overview 02:23 #1 What makes someone resistant to learning? 03:22 Energy and Learning 04:33 Ego and Social Pressure 06:52 Fear of Failure and Asking for Help 11:11 #2 Differentiating Your Podcast 14:00 Don't be the best, be the only 18:37 #3 What criteria do you use to tell if an idea is worth pursuing? 20:30 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to take the best shots in life and enjoy the process. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, Sam Webster Harris delves into the psychology behind creating and seizing life's opportunities and overcoming the scarcity mindset. We are surrounded by pressures to achieve and plenty of people selling us the way, yet find ourselves going nowhere. Sam outlines practical steps you can take from any point in life to build a system around discovering opportunities and building a life we can be proud of on our own terms. Reduce anxiety about perfection and our rush to make it instantly and learn to build a much larger and inevitable success that comes through enjoyment and small daily actions. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills: That will make you happier - 19th July 2024 How to Think Like a Professional: Building Better Strategies - 12th June 2024 Living the 4-Hour Work Week: Felix Chandler's strategy for being content - 14th Feb 2018 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapter 00:00 Take better shots 00:00 Introduction: Eminem's Scarcity Mindset 00:15 The Psychology of Taking Shots 00:58 Economic Choices and Financial Wisdom 01:47 Welcome to the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast 02:01 Big Announcement: Growth Mindset Premium Feed 02:36 Exclusive Content and Community Benefits 04:43 Listener Question: Career Change and Anxiety 06:12 Understanding Your 'Why' 09:48 The Importance of Small Steps 11:15 Finding Your Passion and Enjoying the Process 17:16 The Art of Taking Multiple Shots 19:30 Sustainable Risk-Taking 24:11 The MVP Mindset 26:57 Testing Ideas and Customer Feedback 28:03 Dating Ideas: A Personal Story 30:32 The Importance of Not Quitting 32:20 Reframing Failure as a Positive 34:05 Finding Purpose and Passion 35:12 The Reality of Difficult Achievements 39:17 Conclusion: Infinite Games and Personal Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How our brain chemistry and architecture works are fascinating. It can also help us embrace challenges, learn faster and reconfigure our mindsets. Today we are diving deep into how the brain lays down its wiring and builds beliefs and behaviour patterns. We can then better understand how our mindsets are formed, how they shape our outcomes and what we can do about them. This is core knowledge for anyone wanting to invest in their personal journey and influence their outcomes in life. Instead of talking about opinions we are going straight to the source of the real science of self-improvement. Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off code GROWTHMINDSET50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH 🛏️ 😇 Cozy Earth: 35% off code GROWTH 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Personal Limitations 01:44 Neuroplasticity and Growth Mindset 04:39 Growth and Fixed Mindset Explained 06:05 The Science Behind Brain Development 10:25 The Role of Nurture in Human Development 13:19 Mindsets and Their Impact 15:08 Learning Through Mistakes 19:29 How Mindsets Are Built 24:28 The Importance of Failure 27:52 Reframing Failure for Growth 29:19 The Problem with School and Mistakes 30:10 Celebrating Mistakes and Effort 31:03 The Root of Fixed Mindset Beliefs 32:29 Final Thoughts on Growth and Learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together. In this episode, we're diving into the inspiring journey with Eccie Newton, the co-founder and CEO of Common Kitchen, a company that provides commercial kitchens to food startups and entrepreneurs. Starting from the humble beginnings of a food startup, Eccie's journey is the embodiment of a true "growth mindset" in action. From dealing with menu mayhem and accidental recipe disasters to forging a path towards a 30-million-dollar kitchen empire, her story is nothing short of inspiring. We also explore the evolution of Common Kitchen, a company that's redefining how food entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Whether you're a food entrepreneur, business owner, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the path to success, this episode is for you. Eccie's story is inspiring and her advice is invaluable. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Secret Sauce for Success  Chapters: 00:00 - Failing Forward 01:38 - Starting Karma Cans 04:37 - Trough of Sadness 07:04 - First 3 Years of Karma Cans 09:53 - First VC Encounter 11:51 - Publishing a Cookbook 15:33 - Dealing with the Business During the Pandemic 19:45 - What is Karma Cans and Karma Kitchen 25:38 - Introducing the Business to VCs 28:45 - Learning How to Take No for An Answer 31:07 - Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you feel like you're constantly juggling too many things? Like you're always busy, but never accomplishing anything meaningful? In this episode, we're talking about the importance of doing less. We'll discuss why it's so important to focus on our priorities and to say no to things that don't matter. We'll also provide practical insights and real-life examples to help you reshape your approach to self-improvement and achieving success. Join us as we draw inspiration from a 7,000-mile coastal hike, where the value of focusing on one major goal becomes crystal clear. We'll explore how spreading ourselves too thin can lead to burnout and hinder our true talents. Discover the wisdom of embracing minimalism, prioritizing progress over perfection, and finding joy in the simplicity of life. So, if you're ready to cut through the noise, master your energy, and walk the path of purpose, hit that play button and embark on a journey toward doing less but accomplishing more. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Connect with James Lloyd Instagram - @write_errant LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/write_errant - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Keys to Clarity Chapters: 00:00 Quotes from the Stoics 00:42 Importance of Doing Less Stories  02:08 Story of Interviewing a Guest Who Spreads Himself Thinly 05:01 Story of Interviewing a Guest Who is Fully Present 07:21 Are you doing things that exhaust you or you actually enjoy 08:24 Analogy of Breaking A Window 09:08 Story of A Recent Hiking Trip with James Lloyd 12:29 A Year Can Make A Huge Difference 14:09 Some Stuff Expire From Lack of Use 15:26 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow One Course Until Success - F.O.C.U.S If you've ever wondered how to unleash your inner potential, build lasting habits, and thrive in today's dynamic world, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion. In this episode, we're joined by John Lee Dumas, is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs. John shares his incredible journey from launching the first daily business podcast to building a multi-million dollar empire. Get ready to hear about his early struggles, his moments of self-doubt, and the game-changing decision that propelled him to success. Discover the power of focus, resilience, and the mindset that has made John a true trailblazer in the world of entrepreneurship. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Importance of Focus and Eliminating Distractions Chapters: 00:00 The Importance of Focus and Eliminating Distractions 00:51 What Sparked the Entrepreneur on Fire Show 02:16 What Fueled John's Fire 03:44 What was John's Most Useful Mindset and How He Learnt It 05:03 How John Managed His Focus 07:52 Low Moments as an Entrepreneur 10:17 What Makes John Happy   11:02 John's Life Goal 12:43 John's Earliest Memory 13:26 John's Kindest Thing Someone has Done for Him 14:59 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tough times never last, but tough people do. Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity. It's what allows successful people to bounce back from setbacks and keep moving forward. Discover the secrets to building a robust mental mindset as we explore three essential habits that can empower you in your personal and professional journey. We're covering it all in a down-to-earth and relatable way. But that's not all! We'll also share five additional proven strategies, backed by science, that can help you boost your mental strength. Whether you're striving to achieve your goals, navigate life's ups and downs, or simply wanting to become the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights and tips that you can apply right away. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 3 Habits That Will Make You Mentally Tough Chapters: 00:00 3 habits to build mental strength 04:31 1st Habit 07:26 2nd Habit 13:20 3rd Habit 18:46 5 Bonus Habits 21:55 Building Growth Mindset = Building Mental Toughness 22:56 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have a million unfinished projects? Do you start things but never finish them? You're not alone! Procrastination is one of the biggest obstacles to success. But there's good news: there is a way to break the procrastination cycle and start finishing what you start. In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris shares 5 simple tips for finishing what you start. You'll learn how to: Identify and overcome your blockers Set realistic goals Stay motivated Break down large tasks into smaller steps Celebrate your successes If you're ready to finally finish those unfinished projects and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you! - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to finish what you start: 5 steps to productivity and success Chapters: 00:00 5 steps to finish things 01:39 Do more of what you finish 04:34 Identify and address your blockers 08:30 Addressing the dangerous blockers 12:49 Saying no to more things 16:14 Don't hold on to your brilliant ideas 18:57 Lessons on Having a Minimum Viable Product  21:33 Questions to Ask Yourself 23:08 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have a creative dream that you've been putting off? Maybe you want to write a book, start a band, or launch your own business. But something is holding you back. Maybe it's fear of failure. Maybe it's perfectionism. Maybe you just don't think you have what it takes. If you're feeling stuck, then you're not alone. Many people struggle to overcome their creative blocks and achieve success. But it is possible. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, Sam Webster Harris shares 6 mindsets that can help you overcome your creative blocks and achieve success. Tune in to learn how to develop a vision for your work, experiment with new ideas, embrace failure, stay motivated, and focus on your goals. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 6 Mindsets for Creative Success Chapters: 00:00 6 mindset for creative success 01:54 #1 Have a Why 04:41 #2 Share Things Publicly and Iterate 08:22 #3 Minimize Any Hurdles 10:18 #4 Think About Though Cycles 12:20 #5 Small Steps Leads to A Very Big Journey 14:08 #6 - Don't Let The Big Ideas Block You 16:55 Mr. Beast Tangent on Just Do Stuff   18:40 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Success is all about mindset, and in this episode, we're joined by Matt Lerner, an expert in growth mindset and startup growth strategies, as we explore how adopting a growth mindset can transform your life and business. Discover how Matt's unique approach to business and life revolves around making predictions, running experiments, and embracing your weaknesses to fuel personal and professional growth. From his experience at PayPal where he offers valuable insights into the world of e-commerce, finance, and customer behaviour to being a founder of a consultancy focused on fixing business growth problems, Matt has a proven track record of helping companies identify and overcome challenges in scaling their operations. Join us as we explore how to predict your path to success, experiment fearlessly, and overcome fixed mindsets. Matt's insights will inspire you to tackle challenges head-on, learn from failures, and ultimately achieve your goals. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to Embrace Growth Mindset Thinking in Business Chapters: 00:00 How to Embrace Growth Mindset Thinking in Business 01:19 Why grow Businesses 04:36 What Attitudes and Mindsets Drive Success 05:52 Balancing Your Strengths and Weaknesses 08:39 Creating a Culture in a Startup 10:46 How Do We Identify our Fixed Mindsets 18:10 Diagnosing and fixing weaknesses 19:58 Journaling and Public Speaking Lessons 27:45 Books to Improve Mindsets in Business and Life 29:27 How did Matt grow his business 31:06 How to Rebrand for Growth 33:28 Lessons from 5 years of podcasting 36:43 Kindest thing 36:56 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices