Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

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. Go Ad-Free with Premium Support the show, access AMA's and the community Discord. Growth Mindset Premium Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH - Manscaped.com/Growth 📚 🤓 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

Expand your perception of experience and build more flow and joy into your daily life. Many people hate time, it is a constant enemy we fight against. Yet it is simply a continuous element of the Universe that we can't change. However, like illusions that can make a straight line seem bent in our minds, we can use our own mind to bend time for ourselves. This episode expands on several psychological phenomena to help you build a better relationship with time: Live a life that feels longer, richer and deeper Reframe feelings of anxiety Build your ability to focus, be productive, and do your best work It's an absolute favourite topic of Sam's and an episode he is sure you'll love. Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH - Manscaped.com/Growth 🛏️ 😇 Cozy Earth: 35% off - code GROWTH - CozyEarth.com 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes Desire and the Battle of Present vs. Future Self: Who are you vs. Who do you want to be - 9th June 2024 Nir Eyal: 10 Painful Truths about Productivity: Time management is pain management - 2nd May 2023 Make Time Your Friend: Panic less and enjoy more - 26th May 2024 7 Time Management tool for Busy Mortals: Life advice for realists - 16th May 2023 Recommended Books Slow Productivity - Cal Newport Deep Work - Cal Newport Indistractable - Nir Eyal 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 Bending time in physics vs. our mind 00:48 Intro to the episode 02:48 Tiktok as an example of bending time 03:52 Stimulated to do new things 04:58 Making new memories 05:36 Do new stuff 07:15 Memory is like a notepad 09:35 Ride that edge like a surfer rides a wave 12:37 Reframing feelings 13:23 Public speaking example of reframing fear 14:16 Vippassana example of reframing feelings 15:08 Fasting to reframe your relationship with food and hunger 16:37 Savor those slow moments 17:40 Nir Eyal quote 18:13 Bob Dylan quote 18:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Channel productivity or creativity on-demand - experience more progress, positivity, and freedom using the power of your environment. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast, we explore the significant impact of our environment on our overall mindset and actions. Delve into lesser-known productivity tips from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy and the actionable take-homes you can directly apply to your own life. Key insights explained: Cathedral Effect - for creativity or productivity The Movement Effect - For positivity and progress Intentional Laptoping - For focus and freedom Learn how your environment can be a game-changer in achieving a life well-lived, along with practical tips and personal anecdotes to build a productive and creative space around you. [Note - This archived episode was recorded two years ago while Sam was cycling around Europe - Obviously he was not on his bike at the time...] Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH - Manscaped.com/Growth 🛏️ 😇 Cozy Earth: 35% off - code GROWTH - CozyEarth.com 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: How to live in reality - 19th July 2022 Remove Personal Limits: Breakdown internal barriers to success - 26th July 2022 Gratitude lessons (that don't suck): Life advice for realists - 16th May 2023 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 Environment Design for Unblocking Ourselves 04:49 #1 Cathedral effect: Creativity vs Productivity 07:18 #2 The Movement Effect: Positivity and Progress 11:11 #3 Intentional Laptoping: Focus and Freedom 15:36 Bonus laptop and work tips 17:55 Summary of Environment Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways to stay dedicated to what is important in life, in a noisy world (and with a noisy mind). We are immersed in infinite options and distractions of alluring things we could be doing. Naturally we often find ourselves wanting to do all the things. A holiday in the Mediterranean, surfing in Bali or visiting pyramids - Why choose? Pursuing a career in finance, running a YouTube about cars, or becoming a teacher - Frustrating huh... Leaning into philosophy and the inner workings of our psychology we explore three lessons and mental models to help us calm our frenetic obsessions and build peace. We'll learn how to build an ability to focus on what matters, ignore passing surface desires and invest deeply in ourselves Some outcomes of this episode: Investing in yourself for the long term Recognise your different personalities and free them Prevent getting mentally ahead of ourselves Enjoying the journey Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH - Manscaped.com/Growth 🛏️ 😇 Cozy Earth: 35% off - code GROWTH - CozyEarth.com 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes How to build Free Will and Self-Control: Psychology of default behaviours - 6th Aug 2024 Work-Life Battle: Why balancing fails and what works instead - 11th May 2024 Do the Thing: How to stop procrastinating - 12th March 2024 Engineer Unstoppable Motivation: What really builds resilience - 12th Jan 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 The Infinite Directions and Endless Cycle of Decisions in Life 02:07 Navigating Modern Choices and the Opportunity Costs of Commitments 03:20 Cross-Pollinating Ideas and Breaking Barriers 05:08 The Impact of Clothing on Personality 09:51 The Dilemma of Choosing One Path When You Hold Multiple Interests 13:43 The Importance of Focus to Achieve Results 16:47 The Reality of Multitasking, Mental Masturbation, & Being Ahead of Ourselves 18:33 Exceptions to the Rule: Taylor Swift's Dress Changes 21:39 Embracing Change & Growth Through Our Life 27:05 Finding Creativity to Expand the Interest Potential Of Any Domain 28:28 Conclusion: Embrace Curiosity and Keep Growing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live a life well lived by exploring the depths of Psychology and Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges. Join host Sam Webster on the Growth Mindset Psychology Show as he engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges, the renowned researcher behind polyvagal theory. This episode delves into fundamental truths about psychology, societal norms, and personal growth. Dr. Porges shares insights on the body's physiological reactions to safety and threat, how they impact our behavior, and how understanding these can help us lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to explore the science of self-improvement and the importance of curiosity, all while unravelling the complexities of human existence. 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 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 Recommended Books Our Polyvagal World - Stephen Porges & Seth Porges Recommended Episodes The Psychology of Fear, Security & Emotional Intelligence: Neuroscience lessons from Polyvagal Theory - 13th Aug 2024 How Attachment styles affect all relationships: w/ Jessica Baum - 14th Jun 2024 The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: Learning and behaviour change - 30th July 2024 Attachment Styles: Understanding our emotional blueprinte - 20th Feb 2024 Stephen W. Porges, PhD Website - StephenPorges.com Work - PolyvagalInstitute.org Books - Book List Wikipedia - Stephen-Porges 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 Curiosity, Safety and Mindset 02:15 Basics of PolyVagal Theory and Episode Outline 05:51 The Rubik's Cube of Psychology 06:45 Primitive Organisms and Threat Response 07:31 Creating a Safe Learning Environment 08:43 Polyvagal Theory and Personal Reactions 11:06 Intuition vs. Neural Reflex 12:31 The Role of Voice and Intonation 15:50 Social Pressure and Authenticity 18:18 The Physiology of Safety and Stress 20:27 Dealing with Constant Threat - Academic and Professional Challenges 23:55 Stephen's Personal Journey and Academic Frustrations 30:10 Curiosity, Creativity, and Personal Fulfillment 41:45 The Zen of Loading the Dishwasher 41:54 The Power of Focus 43:18 Polyvagal Music: Healing Through Sound 46:11 The Importance of Physiological State and Co-Regulation 46:56 The Role of Rhythm in Well-being 48:46 Exploring the History of Psychology 50:15 The Intersection of Technology and Research 52:55 Final Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to manage stress, build a calmer state of mind and create a foundation for growth and autonomy. Polyvagal Theory is an intriguing sounding term that holds a lot of answers to how the body perceives threats and gives a surprising amount of actionable take homes that we can use in our everyday lives. Join Sam Webster in this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast as he dives deep into the fascinating world of fear, security, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. There are three main states in which our nervous system operates: Sympathetic (fight or flight) Parasympathetic (rest and digest) Dorsal vagal (shutdown) They impact our reactions, mental health, and ability to engage with the world. We'll learn how the body controls itself without conscious control and how to build techniques that give us the freedom to choose our own state and outcomes. This is essential listening for anyone with experience of trauma or attachment injuries but it is also fundamental for creating the security we need to have a growth mindset. 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 Recommended Books Our Polyvagal World - Stephen Porges & Seth Porges Also worth reading: Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk Recommended Episodes How Attachment styles affect all relationships: w/ Jessica Baum - 14th Jun 2024 The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: Learning and behaviour change - 30th July 2024 Attachment Styles: Understanding our emotional blueprinte - 20th Feb 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 Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and the Growth Mindset Connection 04:32 Understanding the Vagus Nerve 06:03 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems (fight and flight vs relax and digest) 09:55 The Dorsal Vagal State (shutdown and detach) 15:07 Neuroception: Your Body's Spidey Sense 19:57 Controlling our nervous system 20:53 #1 Breathing Techniques for Calmness 24:59 #2 Managing Stress with Lifestyle Changes 27:55 The Importance of Vagal Tone 29:02 #3 Exercise and Stress Management 30:57 The Neuroscience Behind Exercise and Stress Reduction 32:34 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on Neuroception 34:07 The Importance of Attachment in Early Development 35:09 #4 Healing from Past Trauma 37:05 #5 The Role of Pets in Co-Regulation 38:23 The Science of Human Connection and Attachment 41:40 Polyvagal Theory in Education and Fostering Growth Mindset 44:05 Applying Polyvagal Theory at Work to Build Productivity 46:57 Strengthening Relationships Through Polyvagal Theory 52:10 Personal Growth, Overcoming Challenges & Practical Tips for a Balanced Life 56:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Principles to enhance learning, independent thinking, and problem-solving, whilst reducing the feeling of being lost. Ever feel like you're constantly consuming information but losing touch with your own thoughts? This episode takes you on a journey back to the essential skill of listening to yourself. We'll explore the impact of continuous content on our ability to think independently and how it can dilute our personal insight. Hear expert advice on creating the mental space necessary for profound self-dialogue and reflection. By the end, you’ll learn how to balance input from the world with your own inner wisdom, transforming how you learn, solve problems, and engage with the world. Takeaways: Practical tools for self-dialogue How to create a healthy balance in consumption vs reflection Enhanced awareness of personal needs and feelings Slower and more independent ways of thinking 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 Recommended Books Why Buddhism is True - Robert Wright Slow Productivity - Cal Newport Stillness is the Key - Ryan Holiday 4000 weeks - Oliver Burkman Recommended Episodes How to Slow Down Time: Increase productivity and reduce stress - 21st Feb 2023 Old Secrets to Calm and Purposeful Progress: Speeding up by slowing down - 22nd Jan 2024 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills that will make you happier - 5th Nov 2023 10 powerful Stoic Questions (for a full life) - 6th Feb 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 Introduction and Welcome 04:34 Entertainment, Edutainment and Accessibility of Content 06:26 Downside of Constant Learning, Capitalism and the Knowledge Economy 07:32 The Balance Between Learning and Thinking for yourself 08:47 Creativity, Brain Function, and Importance of Mental Downtime 09:11 The Pitfalls of Over-Optimization and Finding the Right Balance 11:08 The Value of Reflection when Adapting to Different Situations 12:51 Embracing the Unknown 13:35 Talking to Yourself and Organizing Your Thoughts 15:45 Practical Tips for Self-Dialogue 16:56 Overcoming Social Stigma and art of not giving a f### 17:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Developing the freedom to choose how you respond to situations in life is a core part of building a growth mindset. A fixed mindset approach leaves you at the mercy of events in life that will make you angry or sad and blame your circumstances with no control from you. A growth mindset allows you to build the space to determine how you react in any situation and be the person you want to be rather than the person the world pushes you to be. To achieve that we examine: The nature of Free Will and desire The role of our consciousness as an observer and actor Unconscious thought processes and behaviours How to master control of our responses in any situation How to observe physical and mental pain with curiosity This episode touches on some very important concepts deep in the fabric of our experiencing self as a human being. By understanding internal processes we can better control our actions and outcomes in life. 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 Books Upside of Irrationality - Dan Ariely Free Will - Sam Harris Conscious - Annika Harris The Map is Mostly Water - David Foster Wallace Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl Recommended Episodes Thinking Fast and Slow: How to make better decisions - 12th July 2024 Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to avoid - 7th May 2024 5 Stoic Principles for Creating Happiness Now - 5th Nov 2023 10 powerful Stoic Questions (for a full life) - 6th Feb 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 Introduction to Personal Growth and Free Will 01:59 Understanding Fixed and Growth Mindsets 02:08 The Complexity of Psychology and Mindsets 03:34 Episode plan - Diving into Consciousness and Free Will 05:12 Habits and conscious and unconscious behaviour 06:44 Case Study: The Sleepwalking Killer + The Compulsive Gambler 11:44 Understanding the Limits of Free Will 15:35 The Role of Desires and External Influences 18:24 Conscious vs Subconscious thoughts and memories 21:50 Building Free Will and Autonomy and issues with Fixed mindset 25:38 Victor Frankl's Insights on building Free Will in everyday life 28:17 Understanding Emotional Triggers 30:25 David Foster Wallace on Thinking and Free Will 33:10 The Psychology of Revenge 38:33 Pain and Free Will - How meditation helps us control our reactions 45:29 Applying Free Will in Daily Life 47:02 Conclusion and Further Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Learn to expand your mental horizons and build a healthy relationship with the fear of failure. To build new connections in the brain and learn we need to fail. Becoming an expert in anything requires being comfortable with being a crappy amateur. A great paradox of success is that it is built on a foundation of failure. Perfection is actually a common cause of fixed mindset attitudes and can block growth. Learn practical strategies to embrace the lessons hidden in setbacks and turn fear into a stepping stone for success: The failure rates of real success How to determine what a healthy failure rate is Build deliberate practice routines Create an enjoyment of the journey - mishaps and difficulty included It’s time to change how you view challenges and start celebrating the growth that comes from every misstep. 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 The Importance of Failure 02:13 #1 Increasing Your Failure Rate for Success 04:19 Jobs, Startups, Investing and High Failure Rates 06:04 #2 Deliberate Practice and Personal Growth 07:09 Pushing Comfort Zones in Skiing and anything 09:30 Learning Faster Through Deliberate Failure 10:25 Books on Deliberate Practice 10:51 #3 Enjoying the Ride: Embracing Failure 16:22 Conclusion: Living an Interesting Life 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

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

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

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

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

The surprising psychology of rationality, bias, numbers and happiness can improve your decision-making. 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 practical insights on fostering happiness and making better life choices. Stay tuned to learn more about how our brains work and how we can use this knowledge for self-improvement. 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 Further Reading: Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely Further Listening Enjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series: Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th] Human Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th] Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [June 4th] Reality Distortion and the 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th] Cognitive Rigidity and How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th] [YOU ARE HERE] - Thinking Fast and Slow 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 Understanding Cognitive Biases, comedy and systems of thinking 02:50 Deep Dive into System One and System Two Thinking 04:15 How System 1 and System 2 Work Together 05:40 System 1's Impact on Decision Making 07:18 System 1 and Politics 10:20 The Teenage Brain and System 2 Development 11:24 Cognitive Biases and Their Impact 16:34 The Law of Large Numbers 21:29 Prospect Theory and Risk Assessment 21:46 The Cookie Analogy: Understanding Loss Aversion 22:31 Rationality and Utility Theory in Economics 24:30 Prospect Theory: Perception of Value and Risk 26:06 Probability and Decision Making 28:19 The Experiencing Self vs. The Remembering Self 30:07 The Peak-End Rule and Its Impact on Memory 33:45 Balancing Moment-to-Moment Pleasure and Long-Term Satisfaction 36:56 The Focusing Illusion: What Really Matters 42:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 charge in Men's grooming below and above the waist. 20% Off + Free Shipping using code 'GROWTH' - ManScaped.com/Growth ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. Free trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 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 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 The Analogy of Ideas Taking Flight 02:09 The Challenge of Execution 02:59 The Importance of Persistence 03:55 Learning from Historical Figures 06:16 Consistency is Key 08:01 The Role of Feedback 10:01 The Power of Consistency 11:03 The Myth of the Perfect Idea 12:51 The Concept of Destiny 15:07 The Legacy of Actions 17:08 The Tragic Endings of Legends 18:04 Why Do Greek Statues Have Tiny Penises??? 19:00 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 outcomes Seeking variety from your inputs The dangers of conforming and group-think This episode holds a core mental-model for building a Growth Mindset and how to seek inspiration around you. Avoid getting caught in group-think or relationships that create Fixed Mindset thinking and be more yourself. Sponsors: ManScaped: Leading the charge in Men's grooming below and above the waist. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GROWTH - ManScaped.com/Growth SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Recommended Episodes: Social Pressure Personality Disorder - 05th May 2024 Be More Yourself in 2024 - 05th Jan 2024 16 Paradoxes of Life - 16th Jan 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset pod: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Questions to reflect on What are my strengths? When do I feel like I am being myself? I am putting my energy directly into the thing I want to do or is it postponed for some reason? Is there a faster way to reach the lifestyle I want? Who are my idols? Why do I look up to them? Could I have better idols? Who are 5 cool but very different friends to me, what would they tell me to do? Chapters: 00:00 - What is a Growth Mindset? 00:20 - You are not the 5 people you spend time with 01:23 - How Skiing proves others don't affect you 04:08 - Don't be blocked from being yourself 04:40 - Best Friends Don't Need To Be Aspirational Figures 06:30 - Opposite can work 08:50 - Choose your inspiration 09:36 - Small encounters can have butterfly effects 10:53 - Prioritise healthy relationships 11:30 - Avoid being lost in generic groups/cliques 12:08 - Sahil Lavingia and GumRoad 13:53 - Build Variety in your relationships 14:53 - Questions to journal on (see above) 16:05 - Life tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 helps leaders develop their skills and success. He joins the show to discuss his research and work for his book on the mindsets for success for leaders and in all life. Sponsors: ManScaped: Leading the charge in Men's grooming below and above the waist. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GROWTH - ManScaped.com/Growth SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Recommended Books: Mindset - Carol Dweck The Effective Executive - Peter Drucker You are a Bad Ass at Making Money - Jen Sicero Leadership and Self-Deception - Arbinger Institute See Arbinger Institute interview on the show here - How to Stop Self-Deception and Narrow-Minded Thinking Ryan Gottfredson Website - RyanGottfredson.com Book - Success Mindsets Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset pod: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Mindsets and Behaviour 02:40 The Power of Mindsets in Leadership 04:54 Understanding Non-Conscious Automatic Processes 08:46 The Four Sets of Mindsets 09:56 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset 11:34 Closed vs. Open Mindset 15:21 Can Growth Mindset fix other mindset problems 22:49 Prevention vs. Promotion Mindset 29:51 Inward vs. Outward Mindset 35:45 Brene Brown rising Strong and how we see homeless people 41:29 Coaching Techniques and Mindset Shifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 examples, including insights from Albert Einstein's life, we explore how these biases shape our behaviour and decision-making. Learn practical strategies for overcoming cognitive rigidity, enhancing your mental flexibility, and achieving a growth mindset. Don't miss this enlightening and informative episode! Further reading: Einstein - Walter Isaacson Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely Further Listening Enjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series: Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th] Human Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th] Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [June 4th] Reality Distortion and the 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th] [YOU ARE HERE] - Cognitive Rigidity and How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th] Thinking Fast and Slow: How to Make Better Decisions - [July 12th] Sponsors: ManScaped: Leading the charge in Men's grooming below and above the waist. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GROWTH - ManScaped.com/Growth SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Influence the Show Feedback - Request and Ideas Form Growth Mindset pod: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Rigidity 00:29 A Personal Story of Cognitive Rigidity 03:47 Defining Cognitive Rigidity 04:53 Functional Fixedness 09:36 Overcoming Functional Fixedness 11:00 The Endowment Effect 15:06 Overcoming the Endowment Effect 16:26 The Bandwagon Effect 20:24 Understanding Hyperbolic Discounting 25:10 Einstein's Personal Struggles and Successes 29:28 The Zeigarnik Effect: Unfinished Tasks and Obsession 33:56 Relationships and Social Media: The Open Loop Trap 38:34 Einstein's Journey: Genius and Cognitive Biases 40:53 Embracing Growth and Self-Acceptance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 importance of understanding the different 'modes' of approaching life's games—machine, intelligent, and zen. He advocates for living authentically, focusing on self-amusement, and challenging societal norms. Learn to apply some of the more surreal and abstract concepts of the mind into real life: How to understand what game you are playing? Establish what is really at stake Define the rules for yourself to play your own game Have more fun The episode encourages listeners to reassess their motivations and redefine what winning means in their personal game of life. Further reading: Godel, Escher, Bach - Douglas R. Hofstedter Finite and Infinite Games - James P. Carse The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek The Way of Zen - The Taboo of Knowing Who You Are - Alan Watts Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer as you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Influence the Show Feedback - Request and Ideas Form Growth Mindset pod: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 The Concept of Life as a Game 01:28 The Rules of Life's Games 03:17 The Games of LinkedIn and Appearance 06:30 Life Lessons - Philosophy for fun and success 11:36 Your Point of View is First Player 14:03 The Three Modes for Playing Games 15:00 Applying the Modes to Social Media, News and Health 17:00 Final Thoughts 18:00 Housekeeping and Recommendations Topics: understanding life games and personal growth how to play life games on your own terms mastering life games for more fun and success psychological models for better life decisions navigating life's games with mental models building mental strength through understanding games enhancing life strategies with cognitive psychology applying psychology to everyday life games tips for playing life's psychological games dealing with societal expectations psychologically philisophical insights into life's hidden games developing self-awareness in life's games practical psychology for navigating life's challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices