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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology

Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. WHY LISTEN? Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it? This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether

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25:19

Navigating the River of Time - How to decide what...

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2024/07/23

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

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63:57

7 Weird Life-Changing Skills That Will Make You...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/07/19

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

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28:45

Ditch Perfect: A Guide to Embracing Wins and Boosting...

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2024/07/16

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

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52:30

Thinking Fast and Slow: How Brains Make Decisions...

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2024/07/12

The surprising psychology of rationality, bias, numbers and happiness.Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking Fast and Slow' explores the interplay between our fast, intuitive thinking (System 1) and our slow, rational thinking (System 2). Sam discusses various cognitive biases and how our thinking systems cause them such as the anchoring effect, availability heuristic, confirmation bias, and overconfidence bias. He also covers fundamental theories like prospect theory and the peak-end rule, offering

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24:07

Unravelling the Step-By-Step Anatomy of Having Big Ideas

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2024/07/09

What do we learn from the legends of history and how they approached innovation and making things happen?An action-packed episode today to inspire curious minds to think big and act accordingly. What blocks ideas? How to make progress? The power of consistency Why do Greek statues have tiny packages? All that and more in this Growth mindset masterclass into the psychology of genius thinkers and the behaviours and mental models behind making things happen. Sponsors: ManScaped: Leading the

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22:10

5 Surprising Truths About Independence, Self-Reliance...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/07/05

Standard Self-improvement advice is usually beige, unhelpful and often just wrong.We dive into the topic of "You are the 5 people you spend most time with" and learn where it is wrong and dangerous to follow. Instead, we learn a toolkit to be ourselves wherever we are and build relationships that nourish us. Lessons: Where common advice falls short Signs of toxic relationships blocking you from your potential Signs of healthy relationships Using the Growth Mindset to control your influences and

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54:16

4 Mindsets Proven To Radically Improve Your Life w/...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/07/02

Research has shown 4 mindset pairs as recurring themes for success in life and leadership:Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Closed vs. Open Mindset Prevention vs. Promotion Mindset Inward vs. Outward Mindset By looking into the science of how these mindsets show up in our lives we can build a more robust approach to success and happiness. These mindsets affect how we show up, how easy we are to get on with, and our relationship with fear. Ryan Gottfredson PhD is a researcher, author and consultant who

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47:43

Cognitive Rigidity & How Einstein Overcame The 5...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/29

How to uncover our fixed mindsets and the biases that keep us stuck?We dive into the concept of cognitive rigidity and the five cognitive biases that affect our daily lives: Functional fixedness and how to be more creative The endowment effect and irrational valuation of possessions The bandwagon effect and are terrible relationship with social pressure Hyperbolic discounting and why we are so lazy The Zeigarnik effect and why we endlessly ruminate Through personal anecdotes and historical

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24:49

Life's Infinite Games: Understanding Our Roles and...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/26

Practical Psychology for navigating life's challenges and cultivating joy.Sam Webster Harris explores the concept of life as a series of games, blending psychological insights with practical wisdom. He discusses how every aspect of life involves some form of gameplay, from professional networks like LinkedIn to personal decisions and social interactions. We dig into the intersection of Philosophy and Psychology to understand the experiencing self and how we navigate our moments. Sam emphasizes the

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28:16

Cognitive Load, Expectation Violation and Freedom

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/23

What is the source of anger and how do we learn from everything in life?This episode explores how to investigate our assumptions and find a deeper understanding of the world around us. We use psychology to investigate our curiosities and find unexpected and useful lessons for life whilst having fun. Cool moments coming up: The difference between Intrinsic load, Extrinsic Load and Germane Load How Expectation violation is the worst thing ever Where does anger come from? Which is Sam's favourite

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34:23

How To Train Your Mind (Tip: It is NOT a muscle)

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2024/06/21

The secret to unparalleled success is not enduring endless misery. In fact, it's the opposite. We learn how to amplify our abilities in any domain by making the process more enjoyable and actionable. The brain is like a muscle analogy is a harmful myth. It is based on some half-truths that on the surface make sense. Learn: Why we fail at doing hard things The differences between brain and muscle training How to train the brain for success The biggest misunderstanding of Stoicism. Further

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39:13

Napoleon and the 7 Illusions of Perception - [Cog...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/18

How cognitive biases distort reality that leads to both good and bad results.Today a fun experiment where we combine Psychology and History. We learn about the 7 perception-based illusions of cognitive biases whilst applying them to the life of Napoleon. We understand how biases can be useful for us and lead us to greatness and how they can also be our downfall. Cognitive biases covered: Selective Perception - Why we see things how we want to see them Exposure Effect - How repetition makes us

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22:30

The Feynman Technique: Learn to Master Anything

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/16

How to break down complexity and build true understanding.Richard Feynman is a Nobel Prize-winning Physicist and is widely considered one of the greatest teachers ever. He invented the razor "If someone uses a lot of complexity and Jargon to explain something, they probably don’t understand it." His 4-step technique uncovers the gaps lurking in our knowledge so we can truly master something. Further Reading Biography: Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman - UK Book - US Book 6 Easy Pieces:

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65:34

How to Understand Adult Attachment - Jessica Baum

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/14

Uncover the reasons behind your behaviour patterns and what to do about it. Attachment is a core part of human instinct that is formed incredibly early yet impacts our whole life. Jessica Baum is a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Relationship Expert and author. Expect to learn: Why anxious attachment styles develop How to alter an attachment style How to communicate effectively with each attachment style What happens in couple therapy Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware

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10:09

Strategy and the Cure for Inaction

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/12

How to think like a professional.We don't have a problem with ideas. We have a problem with strategy. We unpack how professionals think and plan their work in any domain so you can become strategic. Stop the ideas from passing you by and learn how to make better decisions that lead to concrete action. Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com Sponsor - SleepyClub Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid

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22:29

Desire and the Battle of Present vs. Future-self

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/09

Who are you VS. Who do you want to be?It could also be stated - What do you want to do now VS. What do you want to have done? In both cases, the reality of how we act in the present moment can often be very different than all the desires of who we want to be and what we want to achieve in the future. In this episode, we break down the Psychology of the Behaviour model that drives our actions. We learn how to close the gap between our desires and our actions to achieve our own version of success and

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32:40

What is a Mindset Exactly? 🤨

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/07

Mindsets can be described as life-changing, miracle-cure thought processes with vague and fluffy brilliance.In reality, Mindsets have a lot of answers to very powerful core elements of our behaviours. They are extremely important to understand. It's also important to not misuse them. Let's dig into: What exactly is and isn't a Mindset. Common Mindset myths What to look out for as bad science and lies We also dig into some of the most popular mindset pairs that are regularly mis-understood and

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27:20

Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking -...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/04

7 ways we are wired to be really dumb + How to become rationalToday's episode covers 7 perception and decision-based cognitive biases that cloud our judgement. Confirmation Bias and NASA Availability Bias and Tornadoes Neglect of Probability Bias and Gambling [Bonus] - Black vs White Swan events and how to avoid being wiped out Hindsight Bias and Dua Lipa Outcome Bias and being Right when we were Wrong Paradox of Choice Bias and the depressing nature of optionality How the Time

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10:10

Life Dysmorphia: Hedonic Adaption is not your Friend

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/06/02

The illusion that your life is deeply flawed is fueled by the desire for what you don't have. We can develop an unpleasant distaste for our situation, a nagging sense that something isn't enough. This episode answers two main questions: Why is Life dysmorphia so common when objectively life has never been better? What can we do about it? Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com Sponsor -

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56:45

Hidden Potential: Beat Doubts, Naysayers and...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/31

How to redefine our definition of 'realistic' and meet our potential head-on.Heather Moyse is 2x Olympic Gold winner and is in the Rugby Hall of Fame for being the top try scorer at the 2006 World Cup. She is also the author of 'Redefining Realistic' explaining the concept of potential and how social pressure, conforming behaviours and our self-doubts limit us. We go through her best mental models to increase your capacity for success and overcome the obstacles in your mind. Sponsor - Cozy

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