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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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26:29

Be Crystal Clear: 3 Truths and 2 Tips to Communicate...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/29

How to improve your clarity of thinking and create effective communication.Our cognitive biases and ego can muddy the waters of our minds and block the path to clear communication. Today's episode biulds clarity on how to be a more effective thinker and communicator. Topics: Communication problems in relationships, business and writing Cognitive blockers to clarity How to identify and maintain a grip on the most important thing What bundling and unbundling can apply to problem-solving and

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15:45

Make Time your Friend

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/26

Panic less, enjoy more - treat time well and it will treat you well. Humans have a difficult relationship with time. It is the medium that gives us all the experiences that make life so great. It also ages us and ultimately robs us of everything we ever have and ever loved. We cover: How to think differently about time itself Learn how to be less frustrated by things we can't control Questions to diagnose your relationship with time Experience deeper awareness Life is short but we can be the

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43:15

Adventure on Any Budget w/ Alastair Humphreys

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/24

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year uncovers how to culture a mindset for adventure without breaking the bank.Alastair Humphreys is the author of my all-time favourite books on the topic of adventure and getting more out of life. He spent 4 years cycling around the world, and has 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

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48:27

10 Greatest Mental Models of Jeff Bezos

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/21

Decision frameworks and strategies that drive innovation and growth. Jeff Bezos built Amazon which made him the world's richest man. He's had a lot of luck but has consistently stuck to a core group of philosophies and mental models that drive the decisions behind his incredible success. Amazon is more than just an e-commerce juggernaut but a builder of entire ecosystems such as the cloud computing industry (AWS), the e-publishing industry (Kindle) and the world of home devices that talk to each

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31:09

Money Traps: 7 Manipulation Tactics Aimed at Your...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/19

Manipulation tactics that work - Irrational behaviours that don't - Prediction Fallacies we fall for. In this episode, we dive further into our series on cognitive biases and how they cloud our judgement. Studying applied psychology we can learn how we get manipulated by companies and start to protect ourselves from our own irrationality. Take homes: How to protect ourselves against pricing tactics Reduce irrational decisions Build awareness of truth Reduce unpleasant surprises Make better

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21:17

Unusual Questions to Build Insight w/ Jodi Wellman

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/17

Unusual yet important questions you should ask yourself. We steal some of the best questions and ideas from different domains that you can try applying to your own life. What is a life worth living Healthy vs toxic aspirations How to abandon what doesn't serve you The illusion of self-importance Our guest today is Jodi Wellman the author of "You Only Die Once" and a source of positive ideas from her work in Applied Positive Psychology. Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from

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31:50

Zen and the Art of Motor Cortex Maintenance

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/14

How your brain creates movement and why it's interesting. We learn about the movement control centre of the brain, how it is a leading indicator for brain and cognitive health in general and how to optimise it. Important topics How does the motor cortex work exactly How to improve reflexes Repair damage and rewire brain circuits How alcohol and cannabis affect the brain If you like understanding yourself or you want to become a pro athlete or musician the episode is a great place to geek

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17:23

Work-Life Battle: Why "Balancing" Fails & What Works...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/12

The pillars of a happy life lead to increased satisfaction instead of having opposing priorities fight it out. By treating work and life as opposing forces we inevitably end up tipping the scales the wrong way. We can't always subscribe time evenly and things get out of whack. We find there is a much better way by examining the term itself 'Work-life balance". This episode will not only help you find better harmony with your different life projects but also help your awareness and mindsets to the

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25:08

Mastering the Art of Relationship Building for...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/10

Avoid the partnership traps everyone falls into and select and build strong relationships, that last. Matt Higgins is an incredibly successful serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor with a personal fortune +$150 million dollars. The unspoken ingredient to his success is relationships. We learn about: Relationship dynamics in successful business ventures Avoiding pitfalls in partner selection The importance of shared values Humility and appreciation for different traits This episode covers

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34:22

Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/07

Build self-awareness and recognise the mind traps we easily fall into every day. We examine 9 different cognitive biases related to Ego and how we can spot them. Learn: When our ego serves us or sabotages us Why we fall in love for the wrong reasons How our bias to perceive ambiguity as hostility almost triggered a Nuclear war From panicking over getting some ketchup on our trousers to explosive road rage, cognitive biases can give us an answer. Learning how to recognise our own biases can lead

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30:55

Conforming Minds: Fixing Social Pressure Personality...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/05

Is society sick? Are we sick? Let's treat our drive to conform as a disorder we can diagnose and fix.This episode is a hypothetical deep dive where we treat our obedience to social pressure like other personality disorders. Main topics: DSM-5 entry for Social Pressure Personality Disorder (SPPD) 2 contrasting case studies Crossovers with other disorders How to manage and break out of your social pressure problems We develop a set of symptomatic criteria, case studies and a treatment plan to

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53:06

Destructive Desires: The Porn Pandemic is Eating...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/05/03

~11% of men are addicted to porn (+3% of women). You know a LOT of porn addicts. Today's episode discusses: Why is porn addiction not discussed openly? Why is it so shameful to talk about? Why is the problem only getting worse? How do we create better systems for recovery? On the show, we have Eric Zusack (Powerful Eic) a porn addiction coach. He spent 20 years in therapy for his own porn addiction. He finally recovered by breaking out of the disease model of addiction and instead taking

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17:44

Understated: 3 Unobvious Strategies to Exceed...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/30

The quiet path to loud success by overcoming our nature. We explore ego and our automatic tendencies and how we can over-ride our inbuilt patterns that get in the way of our goals. Set yourself apart in a world dominated by noise Silent but powerful ways to surpass expectations Increase effectiveness at getting what you want We delve into the art of quiet achievement, offering a fresh perspective on how to succeed without the spotlight. Advert - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware

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31:53

Studying Resilience and Hardiness w/ Dr Steven Stein

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/26

What can we learn about stress management from consistent out-performers? Dr Steven Stein is the author of "Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Goals", and several books on Emotional Intelligence. We learn: How to self-motivate Life lessons from prisoners of war The traits of success behind Olympic champions, Military specialists, and Bus-drivers Dealing with Acute vs Chronic stress The art of resilience through challenge, control and commitment Dr. Steven

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28:09

Loud Thoughts: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and the...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/23

Understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is.Topics covered: What the hell is the Default Mode Network The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression The imbalances causing ADHD How modern medicines interact with the brain The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history of Default Mode Network discovery, its role in

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17:37

The Calculus of Effort: Where to Invest Your Energy

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/21

Selective Greatness: Where to channel your inner excellence and where to be completely average.Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to: Get it done Aim for average Excel with grandiosity We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life. Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness,

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66:45

Science and Practicalities of Psilocybin Assisted...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/19

Lessons from the first legal psilocybin treatment centre in the USA and the current science of psychedelic use in Mental health. We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and what happens on a retreat. Topics: The benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy What is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution Benefits of psilocybin for OCD and mental health Who should not use psychedelics What does a guide do and who the hell are

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25:12

The Mirage of Importance: Seeing Through Life's...

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/16

Unpacking priorities: what's really worth your time?This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons: Identifying real vs fleeting values The nature of obsessions Why we get misunderstood Our narrow focus on reality We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and what doesn't matter. - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy can boost you toward being your best self. 10% off at

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24:51

Mind-Traps: 5 Nasty Self-Defeating Beliefs

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/14

How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential.We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward. We cover: Ego Depletion and limited willpower Defeating our inner critic Overcoming the fear of mistakes Confronting Imposter Syndrome Beating distraction This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own

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60:44

You Only Die Once w/ Jodi Wellman

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of... ·

2024/04/12

Positive Psychology applied to the shortness of life. A masterclass episode on living wider and deeper with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman. We cover: The walking dead vs astonishingly alive Overcoming habits and autopilot living Regret avoidance and controlling your life Useful positivity vs toxic positivity As they say "Get busy living, or get busy dying". Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from existential psychology to help brighten your day. Jodi Wellman Book - You

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