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

“Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” Bruce Lee was a master of the growth mindset. He was always striving to improve himself and become the best version of himself. His life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world to never give up on their dreams. In this episode of the, we're going to be looking at Bruce Lee's six habits and mindsets for success. These are the same habits and mindsets that helped him to become a martial arts legend, actor, philosopher, and director. If you're interested in learning how to set and achieve your goals, overcome challenges, and live a more successful life, 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: Bruce Lee’s 6 Principles for Success Chapters: 00:00 Bruce Lee's Boxing Debut 01:58 From Martial Arts to Hollywood Stardom 02:27 Unveiling Bruce Lee's 6 Success Secrets 02:37 #1 - Embracing Failure for Ultimate Success" 04:29 #2 - Carry a Notebook Everywhere 05:28 #3 The Power of Repeated Goal Affirmation 08:21 #4 Practice your Craft Constantly 09:49 #5 Constantly Read a Variety of Subjects 11:21 #6 - Research and Adapt 13:21 Bruce Lee's Influence After 50 Years 13:42 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if there was a way to step outside of your comfort zone and view life from entirely new perspectives? Uncover the keys to personal growth, the healing power of therapy, and the transformative potential of psychedelics with Rachel Jane-Cooke, an outspoken figure in the world of mental health and personal development. Rachel shares her inspiring journey, from running a vitamin business to becoming a voice for those seeking to heal and grow. She candidly discusses her own experiences with psychedelics, therapy, and community support, offering valuable insights and guidance for listeners. You'll gain valuable insights into navigating life's challenges, overcoming trauma, and achieving personal success, as well as Rachel's unique perspective on intersectionality, mental health, and community support. - - - 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: Personality change, trauma responses and sex psychology Chapters: 00:00 - Personality change, trauma responses and sex psychology 00:49 - Discover how to be your true self in any situation 02:17 - Hypo and Hyper Arousal 04:05 - Trauma-informed therapy 07:37 - Rachel’s journey of self-discovery and transformation 10:58 - Find out why connection is essential for personal growth and well-being 14:23 - How multiple identities shape our experiences and perspectives 22:35 - The importance of intersectionality in understanding and supporting ourselves and others 25:57 - How to be a better person with community care 30:06 - The transformative potential of psychedelics for personal growth 32:46 - Create new possibilities by stepping out of your comfort zone 35:52 - How Rachel got into a radio show 39:16 - How podcasting can help you to grow and step outside of your comfort zone 41:12 - Kindest thing 42:28 - Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever made a stupid decision? I’m sure we all have. But what is stupidity, and why do we do stupid things? Stupidity is so much more than just brain power deficiency and IQ. In this episode, we explore the different types of stupidity and how to avoid being caught out by each one. How are these traps created? And what are the potential benefits of learning more about stupidity and how it can help us make better decisions. So if you're interested in learning more about stupidity and how to avoid making dumb choices, 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: Balancing Passion and Creativity as a Digital Nomad Chapters: 00:00 Analyzing Different Types of Stupidity 01:59 Pure Stupidity 04:46 Ignorance  08:09 Overconfident expert stupidity 10:57 Rule Based Stupidity 18:29 Overthinking stupidity 23:35 Organizational Stupidity 26:53 Ego Based Stupidity 32:06 Stupidity is often a deliberate choice 35:01 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive into the timeless insights of Morgan Housel's book 'Same As Ever' and the nature or things that never change. We unpack the most profound lessons from the book, exploring how subtle shifts in perspective can lead to monumental changes in personal finance and decision-making. Sam invites his book review cohost Nicolas Vereecke on the show to discover how Housel's principles can be applied to everyday life, providing clarity and guidance through the complexities of economics and behavioural finance. Lessons and principles include: Risk is what we don't see Balancing drive and satisfaction Investing in things that are permanent winners The role of Cohorts on success Permanent vs. Expiring information Join us as we decode strategies for smarter investing, savvier saving, and overall wiser financial health. Sponsors: ManScaped: Men's grooming at its best. 20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books. Free trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. 20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk Morgan Housel Links Morgan's Blog - Collab Fund Morgan's Podcast - The Morgan Housel Podcast Psychology of Money Same As Ever 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 - Things that never change 04:29 Book summary: Same as Ever by Morgan Hause 05:01 Human behaviour the Lindy Principle 05:54 Key Takeaway: Progress is Hard to See 06:56 The Impact of Evolution on Human Perception 10:10 The Risks We Don't See 10:47 The Role of Luck in Success 16:06 Happiness and Expectations 18:39 Balancing Stress and Relaxation 20:42 Balancing drive with Satisfaction - Ad break 23:13 The Influence of Your Social Circle 28:06 The Impact of Age in Professional Hockey 29:02 The Role of Private Tutoring in Education 29:42 The Influence of Cohorts on Success 31:16 Permanent vs. Expiring Information 33:39 Books vs. Podcasts: A Debate 37:46 Getting information from the source - Ad break 2 42:42 The Value of Taste and Enthusiasm 44:34 Book Review and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you looking to wire your brain for happiness and success? Well, it needs to be in its best physical condition to function optimally. Andrew Huberman is a leading neuroscientist and podcaster on the science of health and performance. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, we're discussing the power of the basics. We'll talk about how simple and actionable changes to your basic habits can have a profound impact on your mental and physical health. If you're looking to improve your life, start with the basics. These are the fundamental laws of a better life, and they're the foundation for everything else. - - - 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: Huberman’s 5 Laws for Health and Mental Clarity Chapters: 00:00 Hubermans 5 rules for a better life 00:05 Success is the natural consequence of constantly applying the fundamentals 00:50 #1 - Good sleep 01:53 #2 - Movement 03:02 #3 - Sunlight 03:52 #4 - Diet 05:50 #5 - Good social connections 07:24 Bonus - Hydration 08:00 If you forget the basics, the specifics won't work. 09:04 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life is like a Rubik's cube, sometimes you have to mess it up to make it better. Solving puzzles isn't just a hobby, but a path to personal growth and success. We have Jack Cai, a 3x blindfold Rubik's Cube World Record setter. He has some fascinating insights into the world of speedcubing and seeking of difficulty. We talk about his journey to becoming a world-class cuber, the mental challenges of solving a Rubik's Cube quickly whilst blindfolded, and how he approaches life with a growth mindset. Enjoyment of challenge is an essential part of the Growth mindset and his story is a perfect example of where it can take you. Jack is an inspiration to us all, and I hope you enjoy listening to his story. - - - 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: Seeking Difficulty: Jack Cai, 3x Blindfolded Rubik’s World records Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 From Curious Kid to Speedcubing Pro 02:57 Discovering Jack's Unexpected Obsessions 03:42 Building a YouTube channel 04:20 Jack's School Experience 05:38 Goal-Oriented Pursuit Towards Success 07:51 The Impact of Parental Guidance on Jack's Growth 09:42 The Quest for Self-Understanding 11:10 Jack's Favorite Activities 14:45 The Hidden Rewards in Tackling the Difficult 17:17 Rising Above the Rest 18:41 Exploring The Future After Achieving Milestones 21:17 The Emotional Highs and Lows of Winning 23:53 Jack's Approach to Solving the Cube Blindfolded 25:29 Tactics Behind Speedcubing 29:40 Investment Behind Jack's Achievements 31:38 Training to be better over time 32:56 Vibe at Rubik's Cube Competitions 36:04 Moving into other parts of Jack's life 37:06 Exploring Life as a Digital Nomad 40:50 Jack's Perspective on Living Life to the Fullest 42:06 Jack's Most Useful Travel Experience 44:41 Opportunities in AI 46:43 Jack's Earliest Memories 47:21 Behind The Scene Support That Shaped Jack's Journey 48:00 Role Models & Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being a genius isn't purely about IQ, it requires a bunch of habits, traits, and mindsets. In fact, some of the most brilliant people in history were the ones who were willing to work hard and learn from their mistakes. In this episode, we'll talk about 6 unsexy habits that can help you become a genius. These habits might not be glamorous, but they're essential for success We'll explore the mindset of champions and geniuses. We'll talk about how they think differently, how they approach challenges, and how they stay motivated. We'll also discuss the importance of learning, failure, and mentorship. If you're looking to improve your mindset 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: 6 Unsexy Habits of Genuises 00:00 People who boast about their IQ are losers 00:57 #1 Focus on other people's achievements and don't claim achievements as your own 02:22 #2 Always focus on learning over things that pay you well or give you power 04:19 #3 Be the dumbest person in the room 06:29 #4 Making really good use of mentoring. 09:55 #5 Be embarrassingly weird 11:33 #6 Acknowledge that you'll always want to think that you are right 13:01 Bonus Tip: Work hard 14:39 Outro Topics Traits of geniuses, Genius habits, Mindsets for success, Growth mindset, Psychology of geniuses, IQ and output, How to use mentors, Stand out, You're crazy until they call you a genius, Growth mindset vs fixed mindset, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all experience disasters in our lives where we must keep control, embrace challenges, and choose happiness over victimhood. In this episode of the Growth Mindset, we are guided by the brilliant Gina Gardiner. Despite a crippling ski accident when she was young, she became an award-winning headteacher and life coach. She helped inspire thousands of young minds and actively taught the Growth Mindset for many decades. She shares her most inspiring lessons and stories of resilience and determination and focuses on teaching how to live a happy and fulfilling life, no matter what challenges we face. We are the authors of our own life stories, and we can choose to be happy, no matter what. Gina also teaches us the importance of asking for help, and of surrounding ourselves with positive people. - - - 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: Embracing Setbacks and Challenges Positively: Growth Mindset Essentials. How we determine our happiness and success regardless of the disasters in our life. Chapters: 00:00 Recognising happiness as a choice 01:59 Cultivating Self-Excellence and Self-Connection 02:38 Lessons from Near-Death Experiences 04:01 Dealing with paralysis 05:56 Liberating Life from Judgment 09:02 Neuro Linguistic Programming 11:06 Your Only Limit Is You 13:49 The Power of Belief 14:35 Resilience Lessons from James Dyson 15:14 A Shared Journey 18:27 4 Psychological Motivators 21:39 Embrace Authenticity 23:12 Beginning Self Transformation 27:15 The Choice of Happiness 29:32 Seizing Momentum in the Morning 30:35 Battling Negativity 34:48 The Catalyst for Gina Gardiner's School Award 34:54 Building a Springboard to Success 39:46 Teaching Growth Mindset to Kids 42:50 Gina's Earliest Memory 43:19 The Kindness of Small Acts 45:35 How to Expand Your Comfort Zone  47:19 Be the Author of Your Own Story Topics: Growth Mindset for Kids, Author of Your Own Story, Building Momentum, Dealing with Disabilities, Resilience and Mental Toughness, Staying Calm in Life-Threatening Situations, Life in a Wheelchair, Spreading Positivity and Happiness, Teaching and Running a School, Life of HeadTeachers, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Award Winning Education, Acts of Kindness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Often the way we try to achieve success is doomed from the start, so today we are going to break down the science of success. What makes some individuals and brands succeed whilst others don’t? What are the common mindset problems with projects that fail? How can you create a framework that sets you up to get traction and win? How can you make your work or yourself the obvious choice? This episode is especially useful for entrepreneurs and creatives wanting their projects to stand out and gain an audience. It will also help individuals who want to stand out in their careers and work smarter, not harder. We dive into first principles thinking and use physics and the nature of reality to explain the fundamental laws behind why individuals succeed and fail. - - - 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: Scientific strategies for success and standing out 00:00 Physics and First principles thinking 00:50 Framework for determining success 01:31 Learning from the concept of Density 05:16 Understanding your environment and competition 07:44 ADVERT 09:10 Adapting to change 10:55 Pushing against a solid wall 13:59 Copying Can never give the same results 16:11 Context is everything 17:17 Outro Topics Growth mindset, Psychology of success, Excel in career, Stand out against competition, first principles thinking, Success strategy, Business growth, Personal growth, Understanding context, Competition analysis, Creative success, What makes a podcast stand out, Improve your writing, Laws of nature, Consumer behaviour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Self-deception and narrow-minded thinking are not only things that happen around us all the time but creep into our own way of thinking. The book "Leadership and self-deception" explains how to break out of inward thinking and develop an outward mindset to help improve your relationships and results at work and at home Heather Adams of the Harbinger Institute joins the Growth mindset podcast to explain how they coach leaders to develop an outward mindset for themselves and their employees. This is an insightful episode on the practicalities of humility and empathy and how to uncover our own lies and become aware of our own psychology and flaws. - - - 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 stop self-deception and narrow-minded thinking - the outward mindset 00:00 Empathy and honesty 01:30 The harbinger institute and Heather Adams 02:40 Why we focus on ourselves 09:05 The benefit of learning from others 12:17 The flaws of an Outward Mindset 16:27 How to use meditation 19:18 ADVERT 20:23 Cycling backward brain processing psychology experiment on youtube 30:35 Scientific research in mindsets 30:51 ADVERT 32:40 Military hospital scientific research experiment of mindsets 34:00 Inward mindset styles 39:46 The role of mindsets for business and startup founders 43:27 Lessons from the psychology of Mindsets interview Topics Leadership and self-deception, Inward and outward mindset, Fixed and growth mindset, psychology of mindset and self-improvement, Building empathy in relationships, Qualities of a leader, Fixing relationships, The biggest problems for teams, Uncovering the ego, building awareness, the science of meditation, how to get benefits from meditation, the benefit of coaching for companies, business coaching, leadership coaching, relationship coaching, positive thinking, Harbinger Institute, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Get busy living or get busy dying" - time management focuses on endless productivity but that might not be the only thing we should optimize for. Life is short and it's easy to run around trying to do everything and missing the important stuff. Overcome existential overwhelm and falling into efficiency traps with the 7 mental models for working on the right priorities and getting stuff done. This episode discusses some of the best lessons from the book "4000 Weeks: Time and how to use it" by Oliver Burkeman. Whether you're seeking a fresh perspective on time management, eager to harness your creative potential through deliberate procrastination, or simply yearning for a more fulfilling and purpose-driven life, this episode is your guide to reimagining success on your own terms. Learn to become the main character in your unique story, optimize your precious time, and enrich each moment with profound insights from our thought-provoking episode. Uncover the secrets that can transform your approach to productivity, and elevate your sense of fulfillment. Take control of your narrative and craft your own path to success. - - - 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: 7 Time-Management Tools for Mortals 00:00 Impact of the Efficiency Mindset on Our Lives 01:32 Questioning the Hustler Mentality 02:34 7 Insights from 4000 weeks book 02:59 #1 - Tracing the Roots 04:42 #2 - Navigating Existential Overwhelm 06:33 #3 - The Efficiency Trap 08:00 #4 - Embracing procrastination  10:18 ADVERT 11:23 #5 - Elevating Enjoyment 13:49 #6 - Stepping into the Spotlight 15:48 #7 - Enriching your remaining weeks 17:32 Live Life with only 4,000 Weeks - Time Management for Mortals Topics: Growth Mindset, Psychology, Success, Self-Improvement, Time Mastery, Crafting Your Narrative, Efficiency, Productivity, Procrastination, Personal Growth, Unconventional Wisdom, Balanced Success, Embracing Joy, Life Enrichment, Getting Stuff Done, 4000 weeks, Benefits of procrastination, Stopping Procrastination, Oliver Burkeman, time-management for mortals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you yearn to break free from your comfort zone and live an unconventional life? Dive into this compelling episode of our Growth Mindset podcast with Heather Thorkelson, a life coach turned polar expedition leader and entrepreneur. We delve into how she embraced the allure of the Arctic, found her balance between passion and profession, and how her journey can ignite your self-improvement and personal success. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to spice up your journey, someone stuck in a career rut, or a self-improvement enthusiast eager to push your boundaries, this episode has something for you. Tune in to uncover how to apply Heather's lessons on your path to success. Embrace the idea of living beyond your comfort zone - because life is too short to live any other way. 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/ - - - Connect with Heather Thorkelson Professional 📙 Book - No Plan B: https://mybook.to/noplanb 💻 Coaching: https://heatherthorkelson.com/ ❄️ Adventure biz: https://polartracksexpeditions.com/ Personal 🐦 Twitter / X : https://twitter.com/IncurableHT 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherthorkelson/ - - - 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 build an unconventional life Chapters 00:00 Build life on your terms 01:31 What does a life coach do 02:28 Is coaching for everyone? 03:45 Embracing New Horizons 05:50 Heather's weekly blog 07:51 Favorite blog stories that took off 10:00 Heather's trip to Japan 12:29 Heather's trip to China 14:03 Heather's Expedition company 18:37 Living in Antarctica 24:01 Heathers book - No Plan B 27:08 Process of finding an editor 28:59 Is Heather self-publishing? 30:05 How to build a great network 32:25 Who joins the Arctic Expeditions? 34:56 What made Heather end up living in Sweden 36:15 What are the trips Heather operates 37:02 Kindest thing someone has ever done for Heather Topics: Growth Mindset, Self-Improvement, Success, Psychology, Heather Thorkelson, Polar Expeditions, Entrepreneurship, Life Coaching, Comfort Zone, Adventure, Work-Life Balance, Arctic, Emotional Healing, Risk-taking, Living in the Arctic, Living on Svalbard, Antarctic expeditions, Amor fati, Unlived life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What not to do is often the best guide and you don't want to fall into the incredibly common spiral discussed in this episode. We incrementally fall into bad habits that creep up on us and just when we have the option to do something we instead blame everything else. Learn how to build mental strength and resilience and escape the trap of victimization and depression. This episode features the writing from the adventurer and philosopher Alastair Humphreys, his post "The Three Stages of Flabiness" from the book "There are Other Rivers" 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 Alastair Humphreys (and buy his books) 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_humphreys/ 📚 Inspiring books: https://alastairhumphreys.com/shop/ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ 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: Ruin your life in 4 steps Chapters 00:00 Excellence is a habit 00:58 How we slide out of good habits 01:47 Alastair Humphreys: 3 Stages of Flabbiness 02:07 1st Stage: Conquer Physical Flabbiness 03:03 2nd Stage: Escape the Grip of Mental Flabbiness 03:46 3rd Stage: Battling Moral Flabbiness 05:00 Adventure Awaits 05:40 Alastair Humphreys: "There Are Other Rivers" 06:00 Embrace Imperfections In Your Life 06:36 Victim mentality 07:36 Take Control of Your Life  08:56 Rewire for Success: Transform Your Mindset 10:02 Mental Reshaping: Beyond Your Comfort Zone 11:59 Small Good Habits As Fuel For Growth  12:13 Build The life You Want To Have 12:42 Send Off Topics Victim mentality Positive psychology Growth mindset Alastair Humphreys 3 stages of flabbiness Building Ownership and Responsibility Mental resilience Building good habits Atomic habits Physical exercise Mental exercise Morality and lies Understanding the ego Blaming society Blaming childhood Personal growth Victimhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic head coach Frank Dick shares his lessons for elite performance and excellence on the Growth Mindset podcast. As we dive into the positive psychology of success and self-improvement it's fascinating to see into the minds of champions and their guides. Learn about the importance of consistency and ownership over shortcuts and hype with Frank Dick who mentored some of the greatest athletes in history.  Life's journey is often filled with challenges and setbacks, but true champions rise above adversity with unwavering resilience. Discover how to develop emotional resilience, find the silver lining in every situation, and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.  On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. - - - Connect with Frank Dick 👨‍💻 Website: https://www.frankdick.co.uk/ 🐦 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/frankdickcoach - - - 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs Hot Gear (that makes life bearable) ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 🎙️ Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ 🐭 Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO 🦍 Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32 🦅 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV Affiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... 🤷‍♀️ - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: No shortcuts: The mindsets for performance Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - The Road Less Traveled to Success 02:41 - Individual Paths Towards Success 03:55 - Navigating Modern Distractions 05:06 - Celebrating Personal Milestones 06:52 - Frank Dick’s philosophy of the 4 R’s 08:26 - Honest Conversations that Matter 09:05 - Empowering Transformations 09:58 - Origins of Frank’s Coaching Journey 12:16 - Navigating the Toughest Coaching Moments 14:33 - Understanding A Coach’s Mindset 17:00 - Essential Abilities for Success 23:47 - Thriving Amid Disruptions 27:54 - Fostering a Winning Mindset 32:38 - Unveiling the Coach’s Mastery 33:25 - Knowing What You Know 36:39 - Staying Within the Rules 40:18 - The Art of Coaching 43:25 - Nurturing Decision-Making Skills 45:55 - Tackling Frank’s Biggest Risk 48:40 - Frank’s Recommendations for Knowledge 50:22 - Outro Topics Frank Dick Sports coaching Growth mindset Psychology of Success Peak performance and Resilience Champion Mindset Athlete development Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Winning mindset Motivation and inspiration Mindfulness in sports Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no better time to contemplate the meaning of your existence than a Tuesday. Tackle the meaty questions of life, using philosophical tools and some lessons from the school of Positive Psychology. We curiously dive through the principles of physics and the lessons of history to contemplate the effect of time on our lives. Opposingly we examine the effects of our life on everything else and why we even do things. Along the way, we'll take on ideas from Ghengis Kahn and Julius Caesar to songwriting and dancing. Some questions answered" What makes something worth doing? What is the point of Legacy? How can I be consistently happier? Why does no one want to be a mummy (Egyptian style) these days? What is the coolest saying ever? This is one of our more 'out there' episodes and Sam would like you to know he has not been taking drugs and that he is always like this. Sponsors: ManScaped: Men's grooming at its best. 20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books. Free trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. 20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk Related Episodes Thinking Fast and Slow: How to make better decisions - July 12th, 2024 Make Time Your Friend - May 26th, 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 Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 How Time Creates Existence 01:06 Exploring the Philosophy of Time 02:49 Why the Concept of Winning Doesn't Exist 05:42 Patterns in the River of Time 06:52 Julius Caesar and the power of words 08:02 Patterns in Music and Art 09:54 Fighting Entropy with Patterns 12:23 The Temporary Nature of Existence 13:12 Creating Patterns for Others vs. Self 14:12 The Concept of Legacy 16:06 Optimizing for the Experiencing Self 19:01 Final Thoughts and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an expectation that more is better yet this isn't always true. Often simplicity and reduced commitments can unlock our potential. Living with greater freedom actually creates more options and more happiness. On the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam 🧘‍♀️ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs Hot Gear (that makes life bearable) ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 🎙️ Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ 🐭 Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO 🦍 Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32 🦅 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV Affiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... 🤷‍♀️ - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness Chapters 00:00 2 ways to be "rich" 00:42 The problem with over-committing to many things 03:08 Happiness in less 04:54 Lessons for traveling and life 06:52 More things = more responsibilities and more problems 08:32 The answers are within ourselves 07:24 What you really need in life 09:41 How to complain less and be happier Topics Minimalism and happiness Nomadism and traveling Liberation from desire Stoicism Capitalism and consumerism Societal norms Happiness in simplicity Dealing with Overwhelm Prioritising commitments Growth mindset Psychology of Success Peak performance and Resilience Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Vipassana meditation Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Motivation and inspiration Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest thing screwing us over is ourselves. Examining the psychology of mistakes we find 7 common paths of lazy thinking where the brain takes shortcuts and causes more problems than it solves. Human behavior is a fascinating riddle and host Sam Webster Harris discusses what causes our psychological paths of least resistance. Learn how we can build more awareness in our decisions and increase the wisdom of our choices and actions. To achieve greater personal success we have to stop blaming others and seek out our own flaws with fascination and honesty. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam 🧘‍♀️ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs Hot Gear (that makes life bearable) ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 🎙️ Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ 🐭 Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO 🦍 Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32 🦅 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV Affiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... 🤷‍♀️ - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Psychology of Mistakes: How to Fix Lazy Thinking - Diagnosing the 7 psychological paths of least resistance Chapters 00:00 Benefits of thinking hard thoughts 00:54 Why we optimize for the wrong things 02:51 7 biggest Psychological flaws 02:56 1st - Elimination of doubt 05:54 2nd - Single cause explanation to complex events  08:15 3rd - Justifying our own actions whilst judging the actions of others 11:09 Morgan Housel - we are blind to the vast majority of what people are thinking 13:30 4th - Believe others see what we see 17:16 ADVERT - LinkedIn Jobs 18:29 5th - The desire to prioritize stories over statistics 21:14 6th - Outsourcing our hard decisions 24:37 7th - Naive Overconfidence 26:55 Annie Duke - Thinking of bets  28:56 Accepting reality and probabilities 30:09 Outro Topics Psychology of mistakes Why do we make errors Psychological fallacies Lazy thinking Psychological paths of least resistance Stoicism Societal norms Ownership of mistakes Prioritizing commitments Growth mindset Psychology of Success Business strategy Life strategy Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Vipassana meditation Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Motivation and inspiration Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to ask yourself better questions that can help you live with more purpose and happiness and reduce feelings of anxiety and frantic switching and searching. We are all told to be more in the present and live in the NOW. Yet we forget that we are constantly obsessed with short-term thinking and need to look at the bigger picture to understand the present moment better. On the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam 🧘‍♀️ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ 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: 8 questions to build long-term happiness - stop losing yourself in the noise and focus on what's important Chapters 00:00 Is it all about NOW?  01:10 Tunnel vision in our lives 02:36 Now-ish thinking 04:04 30-year thinking 05:07 Goal based vs energy-based work 07:15 Questions to ask yourself 09:00 Danger of putting off till 'one day' 09:55 Doing what you want or don't know how to stop? 11:04 Balancing Present and Future thinking Topics Positive psychology Job Anxiety Living with purpose Stoicism Long-term thinking Building healthy habits Habit formation Find your purpose Power of now Liberation from desire Capitalism and consumerism Societal norms Happiness in simplicity Dealing with Overwhelm Prioritizing commitments Growth mindset Psychology of Success Peak performance and Resilience Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Vipassana meditation Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Motivation and inspiration Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our genuine fears are hidden to us behind elaborate stories. To truly understand ourselves we need a lot of vulnerability, honesty, and curiosity to search within and examine our emotions. Tracy Litt is a spiritual advisor and mindset coach who is an expert on fear and the stories we tell ourselves. Her no-nonsense approach is full of legit good advice to help people sort their sh*t out. On the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Tracy - Website - https://thelittfactor.com/ - Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-how-of-within/id1533276485 - - - Connect with Sam 🧘‍♀️ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs Hot Gear (that makes life bearable) ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 🎙️ Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ 🐭 Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO 🦍 Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32 🦅 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV Affiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... 🤷‍♀️ - - - 00:00 Intro 02:22 Judgement journal 03:17 Learning to be less controlling 06:00 How to start a transformation 10:40 Get comfortable feeling all of your feeling 12:46 Do you struggle with emotion? 13:59 Emotional distractions 16:09 The problem without getting angry 17:23 Screaming as therapy 18:00 Learning to embrace your voice 20:07 What should you fear? 26:35 Coaching others and finding coaches 30:05 Outro Topics Positive psychology Life Coaching Cognitive behavioral therapy Open humility Living with purpose Stoicism Long-term thinking Building healthy habits Habit formation Fixing anxiety Find your purpose Power of now Liberation from desire Capitalism and consumerism Societal norms Happiness in simplicity Dealing with Overwhelm Prioritizing commitments Growth mindset Psychology of Success Peak performance and Resilience Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Vipassana meditation Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Motivation and inspiration Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our obsessions lean towards the problems and unsettled areas of our life. However, trying to control them is often impossible when we focus too much detail on them and don't get perspective on how to really fix them. We learn how to build awareness and find solutions to fix our problems with our strengths and channel attention to useful behaviors. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:32 The problem learning to surf 02:54 Don't look up 04:25 Surfing is like driving 05:39 Surfing and driving is just like any sport 05:52 Life analogy 06:21 Running a business analogy 07:49 Get some perspective 09:25 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Biro Brian Biro is one of the foremost motivational and leadership speakers in the United States. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, he has spent the last 21 years delivering over 1,300 presentations around the world. A former vice president of a major transportation corporation, and the author of nine books including the bestseller, Beyond Success, Biro was rated #1 among 40 speakers at four consecutive Inc. magazine international conferences. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN’s Business Unusual, and the Fox News Network. We learn about seizing opportunities and focussing attention on the important factors that affect our outcomes and learning to ignore the noise and negative influences that can throw us off. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:17 KISS principle 15:01 Pygmalion effect 22:20 Three controllables 46:50 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Success has a price. We often don't realise the costs of what we want and expect things to be perfect. Relationships will always have some problems where the positive outweighs the negative yet we obsess on fixing the flaws instead of embracing them. There are many other none prominent areas in life where things won't be perfect but we can learn to be happier and more relaxed by embracing problems as a price we need to pay instead of as a downside. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Concept of paying the price of admission 01:26 Relationships 05:51 Stock markets 07:18 The "perfect" job 07:58 Entrepreneurship 08:30 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tell ourselves stories every day about ourselves, who we are, how we react to things, and why we're great. It's important to read through the BS whilst at the same time positively motivating ourselves to do our best. It's not easy but it is important. We have Mike Follet on the show who runs a human behavior tracking company Lumen Research to talk about his insights into the stories we tell ourselves in business and in life. - - - Connect with Mike: Mike Follet - LinkedIn Mike's writing - The Media Leader Lumen's Twitter - @LumenResearch Lumen Research - Website - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Opimising attenion 02:44 Importance of context, creative and targeting 04:16 Why is advertising interesting 09:50 Mike's biggest failure 14:13 Fixing their own problems 17:17 Advice 5 years ago 19:51 Kindest thing - honesty 23:04 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life has a knack for springing disasters on us at the worst moments. If we are too fixed in our thinking and planning we break, if we can learn to be adaptable we can bend with the forces of chaos and make the best of any situation. Life is short and learning to deal with the inevitable chaos with strength and positivity is an important skill to master. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Story 1 - Car crash 04:06 Story 2 - Sudden collapse 05:39 Story 3 - Dying 08:44 Disaster zones 12:35 Sam's conclusions for listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam sits down with Gold Medal Olympian Ben Hunt-Davis to learn about growth and the power of being humble. Ben is the author of "Will it make the boat go faster" which is a masterclass on how to become world-class in your pursuits and how we can leverage our strengths and learn from our weaknesses. Ben's rowing team revolutionized the training methods athletes used to be their best and he now applies his lessons to business coaching working with elite teams to improve leadership and business performance. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Maturity and athleticism 03:36 The flaw in 10,000 hour rule 04:04 Mistakes as an Olympian 05:34 The power of losing 06:06 Common sense isn't common practice 07:22 Will it make the boat go faster 09:22 The risks of Olympians 11:40 What if he had lost? 13:47 Retiring as an Olympian 15:24 Importance of being good a what you do 17:43 Biggest lessons as a coach 22:01 Bulls#!t filters 23:44 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some of the most important life skills sound strange to work on. But high-performers work on them anyway. From building your curiosity and enthusiasm to a better sense of humour. Several life skills make all the difference in your social and professional life. We'll even learn essential ideas that make us happier, more patient and more right. Yes, that's a thing. What's odd is that society says many things like our interests and humour are just part of who we are. We feel ashamed to want to work on becoming more unique. That is a fixed mindset approach. We embrace our weird side and do our own thing. Become the black sheep that doesn't follow the herd and build skills that make us truly unique, memorable, and happy on our terms. Sponsors: ManScaped: Men's grooming at its best. 20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books. Free trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. 20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk Related Episodes The Feynman Technique: Learn To Master Anything - June 16th, 2024 Get Noticed and Be Remembered - Aug 30th, 2022 The Simple Art of Happiness - Bob Asim - 21st May, 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 Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Unconventional Traits for Success 03:48 #1- Becoming a Deep Thinker 08:53 Focusing on Quality Information 10:12 Train your Attention and Build your Environment 13:38 #2 Building Curiosity: The Key to Lifelong Learning 17:35 #3 How to Be Unique 22:55 #4 Discovering and Nurturing Your Interests 27:15 #5 The Power of Humor: A Life-Changing Skill 29:01 Practical Tips for Developing a Sense of Humor 30:25 Developing Your Unique Comedy Style 32:37 Mastering the Rule of Threes 34:41 The Magic of Puns 37:05 #6 Building Enthusiasm in Life 40:59 #7 Understanding Ego in Communication 46:07 #8 How to Stay Calm and Patient 52:52 Bonus areas to consider 55:59 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all like to think of ourselves as kind. However, actually giving to others isn't always natural and can feel wrong when we work so hard for what we have. We love to find ways to save time and do more to help others whilst having good things come back to us. This episode explains some ideas and benefits for a framework that makes giving much easier and without any surprises costing time or money you don't have. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 What are Charity Budgets 01:24 Increasing happiness 02:45 Cultivating kindness 03:40 Walking the walk 04:30 Be more impressive 05:25 Things come back around 06:16 What budget to set? 07:22 Climate 09:28 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morning routines are supposed to set you up for a day of success and a life of happiness and joy. Yet most self-improvement and productivity advice on morning routines does the opposite. It makes you feel like a failure who will never be good enough and isn't made of the right stuff to ever succeed. We break down the problems with most advice and how to actually improve your day and your life with a morning routine that actually works. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Morning routines and toxic productivity 01:51 #1 Do the thing that you find hard to do at any other time 03:21 #2 Plan your day before 03:53 #3 Sleep 05:22 Be Adaptable 06:20 Match what you want to do with what you want to have done 07:33 A few questions to ask yourself 07:44 What do I struggle to do in a day? 08:04 What do I need to change to plan for tomorrow better? 08:27 How can I improve my sleep? 09:35 What is on my want to have done list, but doesn't actually ever appear on my want to do list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catastrophizing is a type of cognitive distortion. It's a faulty and inaccurate way of thinking that involves imagining the worst possible outcome in a given situation. Catastrophizing can hold people back in life, work, and relationships and we all do it in some way, and some of us do it a lot more than others. Understanding the natural psychological processes behind catastrophizing can help us build awareness and learn to create a more balanced and productive view of our futures. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 What is catastrophising 03:00 Build awareness 05:52 Magnifying and minimising 07:15 The problem with imagined details 08:58 The human tendency to invent stories 12:01 Catastrophizing and being diagnosed with ADHD 14:56 Balancing worst and best scenarios 16:02 Social anxiety 17:48 Write a journal 19:10 Alex Hormozi selling gym subscriptions 19:48 Want and don't want chair 22:08 4 step method for mitigating catastrophization 22:13 Step 1 - Awareness  23:20 Step 2 - Challenging the thought 24:03 Step 3 - Imagine the best 24:34 Step 4 - Accept uncertainty 26:19 Catastrophizing is the opposite of Growth mindset 26:40 Therapy & CBT 29:20 Episode Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stoicism is the time-tested solution to life's problems and living with a greater peace of mind. In this mini-series of how to stop complaining we couldn't skip over the OG's of not complaining. This episode breaks down the 5 most important concepts from Stoicism and how to apply them in the modern day: The dichotomy of control Amor Fait - Love of fate Negative visualization Virtue is the soul good Mindful acceptance With a few stories from Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius we get a great reminder of what's important in life =) - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters: 00:00 Intro to Stoicism 01:59 1st concept - The dichotomy of control 04:33 2nd concept - Love of fate 08:08 3rd concept - negative visualization 09:55 4th concept - Virtue is the soul good 13:01 5th concept - Mindful acceptance 17:01 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Complaining can be a very good diagnostic tool for identifying the actual problems in our life. The key is not just to sit around complaining about the same things year by year to learn how the important issues affect us and how to fix them. Awareness of the major flaws in our situation and mindsets allows us to make a strategy for how we want to address them going forwards and build a life we don't complain about. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Problems and illusions of the mind 00:41 General framework for complaints 01:28 3 types of problems 01:59 1st type of problem - the problem you want to have 02:35 2nd type of problem - the problem you can do nothing about 04:01 3rd problem - the problems you do not want to have 04:50 Issues of fixed mindsets 05:57 Community and purpose 07:15 Too many interests and desires 10:29 Assessing the scale of a problem 11:56 How our problems change over time 13:01 Turning complaints into tools 15:00 Some wise words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No one likes people who complain and yet it is so hard to stop complaining about problems in our life. Gratitude is sold as the answer to all our happiness woes. Stop having expectations, be happy and grateful for what you have, and never let another day go to waste. It's so simple and yet it doesn't work because it isn't that easy. This episode covers the most powerful strategy that has helped people find gratitude in many areas they didn't feel possible without meditating, journaling or re-aligning their chakras. Just some simple psychology and reframing the information in their heads to make them see what they already know. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the flaw with gratitude 00:35 Standard tips on how to build gratitude 00:54 Issues with gratitude - focusing on problems 01:38 Example - Lawn being ruined 02:18 Example - Arctic trip 02:57 Example - Frustrating emails 04:16 Recurring theme - great achievements will come with problems 06:14 Planning ahead 08:00 Example - Social influencer trolls 08:53 Example - Romantic partner problems 09:37 Recap - Notice to see the positive side of things 11:35 Next week's episode - Problems you don't want to have 11:42 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Go For it Window was a concept introduced by David Perrel to help people spot giant opportunities in their life. Opportunities come around regularly but are mostly missed because we don't see them for what they are. Learning to spot luck as it happens and seize life's big chances is key to our success. Developing a mindset that embraces change and discomfort is an essential part of the Growth Mindset and making the most of the "Go For it Windows" in our life. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:06 Intro 00:25 Overview of the "Go for It Window" 01:20 David Perell's explanation 03:50 People are blind to opportunities - have contrarian views 04:52 David Perell's example - AirBnB 05:41 Example #2 - Not getting a degree 06:40 Sam investing in Free Trade 07:19 Sam investing in a men's make-up company  09:32 Quote from Thomas Edison  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nir Eyal is a behavioural expert and bestselling author in the field of attention. His work to help people become Indistractable has helped people create systems and mindsets for building focus. We all know what we need to do to achieve most of our goals. Yet we don't achieve them because of unplanned distractions and poor attention management. To live the life we truly want we need to learn the art of managing distraction and becoming indistractable. We discuss the biggest insights from years of research and science to help you live with more peace and less chaos whilst you get the important things done whilst also enjoying down time. - - - Connect with Nir: Nir's blog - NirandFar.com Twitter - @NirEyal - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction to building focus - Nir Eyal 02:48 What is Distraction  03:58 Any action can be traction or distraction 07:22 Sam's 10 day meditation 08:21 Story behind how everything happened - got distracted whilst spending time with her daughter 10:26 Reason why we get distracted - internal triggers 13:49 Vipassana 10-day retreats 15:06 Feeling bad is not bad 19:01 detachment from reality 21:26 syncify 21:48 Making pacts - Price, Effort, Identity 22:09 Effort pact 23:27 Price pact 23:40 Identity pact 24:34 Cigarettes and being indistractable 31:50 Nir's next mission 32:40 Send off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A quick strategy to cure confusion and be more decisive. This simple brain hack can radically simplify our situation when we feel confused and help us make hard decisions and take action. We can all become confused with the pile-up of priorities and our different obligations. The worst thing is no decision yet we can sit in confusion unable to move on. In many cases there is a simple way to cure confusion and make stuff happen. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 - You don't have time to be confused 01:41 - Identify the truth of the matter 02:39 - Buridians Donkey 04:08 - My booking dilemmas to NASA launch failures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Davies, better known as GeoWizard is a YouTuber, adventurer and mental health advocate. He has raised thousands of pounds for mental health and is passionate about helping other break out of their ruts. Before his YouTube took off Tom suffered his own mental health problems, anxiety and loss of enthusiasm for anything. In the episode, we talk about the best ways to find inspiration and how to quit our bad habits. GeoWizard is known for his straight-line missions across Wales, Dribbling a football across the length of Britain and being one of the best GeoGuessrs on the planet.  - - - Contact GeoWizard - Tom Davies Youtube - @GeoWizard Instagram - @GeoWizardOfficial TikTok - @GeoWizard - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Richard Branson's childhood adventures 03:31 Problems with Smartphones 06:36 Effects of social media 07:37 The importance of youth 10:00 Being a voice for others 12:11 Growing your comfort zone 13:08 Traveling alone 14:37 Talk to yourself more 15:32 You can always turn things around 18:43 Men's mental health difficulties 19:00 Getting his first job 20:00 Humans and commitment issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why top performers embrace imperfection and celebrate victories. We dig into the show archives to uncover the timeless topic of perfectionism. Hedonic adaption is a major reason we aren't as happy as we should be and relentlessly pursue the next thing without taking time to even reflect on the happiness we are seeking. Lessons from the episode: Balancing perfect with good enough When our work is better than we think it is Why we aren't as happy as we deserve The importance Recognising achievements Building more sustainable happiness When we ask ourselves why are we unhappy we often seek more things to solve our problems and jump onto the next things as quickly as possible. However, a big part of our unhappiness is this exact habit to relentlessly move on that we can't even experience joy when we do achieve something. This episode will help ground you in reality. Sponsors: ManScaped: Men's grooming at its best. 20% Off + Free Shipping - code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries of the world's best books. Free trial + 20% off - code 'PSYCHOLOGY' - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. 20% discount - code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk 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 Newsletter examples When and What to Celebrate Is your work better than you think it is? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to perfectionism and Celebrating Our Wins 03:09 Celebrating Successes 04:17 Perfectionism and Letting Go 06:41 The Concept of Bundling in Business 08:46 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements 10:17 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship 11:28 Prioritizing Celebrations for long-term success 14:21 Personal Achievement: Running an Ultra Marathon 17:40 Recognizing Your Own Successes that pass us by 18:54 Reflecting on 200 Episodes 20:51 Future Plans and New Projects 22:51 Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alastair Humphreys is the author of my all-time favourite books on the topic of adventure and getting more out of life. He was awarded the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award for his work. He cycled around the world over four years and has since rowed the Atlantic, ran the Marathon de Sables, and walked across India amongst numerous other adventures. Perhaps his greatest success, however, is pioneering the concept of micro-adventures, encouraging anyone to experience the outdoors and thrillseeking within an hour of their doorstep. - - - Connect with Alastair: Website - AlastairHumphreys.com Instagram - @Al_Humphreys Twitter - @Al_Humphreys - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Quick fire questions 05:12 How do you define success and happiness 06:04 What are your internal measures 07:14 Adventures 07:56 Why should we be adventurous 09:50 What were the things people need to hear on how to start an adventure 11:15 Microadventures 12:19 Hardest part of an adventure is daring yourself to get out 13:24 3 biggest questions when it comes to time - calendar, routines, little margins of time  16:13 Money-to-adventure ratio 21:18 Just GO 22:31 Overcoming sense of inadequacy 25:53 Mindset framework around finding a sustainable adventure and career 29:14 Going back, would Alastair done something different 32:23 Essay - A thousand true fans 33:35 GeoWizard Tangent 35:06 3 stages of flabbiness 36:16 Physical Flabbiness 36:46 Mental Flabbiness 37:04 Moral Flabbiness 38:42 How do Alastair deal with Mental Flabbiness 39:31 Habit Calendar 41:01 Pull-up or Press-up challenge 42:58 Hardest cultural difference Alastair navigated during an adventure 45:27 Maintaining relationships and adventures 47:10 Kindest thing 50:22 Earliest memories 51:18 Advice to your 20 yr old self 52:26 What's Sam's next adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Habits are the foundation of success and equally bad habits will create failure. Learning the habits that block you from financial success and keep you poor is the first step to overcoming them. By identifying and addressing these habits, listeners can begin to build healthier financial habits and achieve greater financial stability. Tapping into some of the latest research from Psychology to just the best simple advice available this episode will showcase some of the obvious and more subtle ways that we create trouble for ourselves and our financial situation. Learn how to get your banking situation and costs of living under control and have more time and money for the things that matter in life. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Habits of poverty 00:28 1st bad habit - Starting tomorrow 00:56 2nd - Starting too many and not finishing any 01:49 3rd - Paying yourself last 02:56 4th - Not investing in yourself 03:38 5th - Reading a lot and not doing 04:32 6th - Not knowing your income or expenses 06:06 7th - Getting comfortable with bad debts 07:31 Ad break 07:45 8th - Not having an emergency fund 08:58 9th - Lifestyle inflation  10:31 10th - Hanging with the wrong crowd 11:38 11th - Blaming your circumstances 12:38 12th - Focusing purely on savings 13:19 13th - No investing Strategy 14:41 14th - Waiting for perfect conditions Topics Bad vs Good Debt Increase your savings Creating an emergency fund Dealing with lifestyle inflation How others affect our money habits Action over education Investing in yourself Practical Manifestation Salary increases Fixed mindset vs growth mindset thinking Develop growth mindset habits Good money habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Buehner is the author of 'The Sultans Seven Secrets' which teaches us how to converse with our subconscious mind through our emotions. In this episode, we discuss self-defeating behaviors and mindsets that originate from our upbringing and are fixed in our subconscious. We learn how to reframe our attitude toward work, money, relationships and fear by working with our emotions and gaining control of subconscious behaviors. - - - Contact Jeff Buener Get his book - Sultans Seven Secrets Twitter - @Jeff_Buener - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:52 - How negative behaviours form 05:07 - Going backwards - having troubles financially  06:17 - Jeff's 2nd unconscious belief 07:25 - How groups affect us 08:40 - Jeff's pivotal change 10:35 - Story of Sultan Musa of Mali 13:13 - Sultan's seven secrets 18:24 - The origin and lessons of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 19:08 - Feelings are the "language of the Gods" 21:55 - How to use your superpower  29:44 - Manifesting your feelings into your subconsciousness 31:20 - Fear as a sign that it's something worth doing 33:13 - Jeff's book - Sultan's Seven Secrets 34:21 - How Jeff made a lot of money 35:48 - Benefits of Growth Mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices