Introduction

We conclude the season reflecting on the most powerful lessons of stoicism and how to incorporate them into our lives to make lasting changes and improvements.

We embark on a journey through Stoic wisdom for handling life's uncertainties and the Stoic approach to facing fears and anxieties. Uncover how Stoic practices for modern life challenges can transform your approach to daily obstacles, fostering a profound sense of contentment and resilience.

The essence of Stoic teaching distinguishes between opinion and fact, and how this critical thinking can lead to a more fulfilled existence. By applying Stoicism to enhance personal growth, we explore strategies for simplifying life and understanding our duties to help others.

Tune in to discover the transformative power of Stoicism in cultivating a growth mindset and steering your life towards true happiness and fulfillment.

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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.

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Connect with Sam:

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Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement

Episode: 10 Stoic Questions For a Full Life

Chapters:

00:00 Connecting Stoic wisdom and growth mindsets

01:38 Pre-roll advert

01:48 10 Stoic questions for growth

02:22 Am I Practicing What I Preach?

03:41 How can I simplify my life to focus on what's important?

05:41 Will this matter in one year or five years?

08:00 What is within my control?

09:53 How can I turn obstacles into opportunities?

12:00 What is the simplest action to improve things?

13:56 Mid-roll advert

14:00 What fears are holding me back?

14:56 How am I contributing to my dissatisfaction?

16:24 To be or to do?

17:54 Are you doing your job?

18:58 Bonus - What would it mean to live a good life today?

20:30 Send off

Topics

Psychology of growth mindset and fixed mindset

Increasing happiness through Stoicism

How Stoic philosophy improves daily life

Turning obstacles into opportunities Stoicism

Stoic practices for modern life challenges

Stoicism according to science

Benefits of living a Stoic life

Applying Stoicism to enhance personal growth

Stoic questions for self-reflection and improvement

Achieving contentment with Stoic principles

Stoic wisdom for handling life's uncertainties

Building resilience through Stoic teachings

Difference between opinion and fact in Stoicism

Stoic approach to facing fears and anxieties

Simplifying life with Stoic guidance

Understanding duties and helping others Stoicism

Living a good life according to Stoics

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