Life's Infinite Games: How to play by your own rules
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Life Is Always a Game
Sam frames life as a set of overlapping games and explains stakes and invisible rules that guide behavior.
What if the game you're playing isn't yours?
Every moment of your life, something is at stake. Ignore your partner, they feel less loved. Choose status over meaning, you'll need a therapist.
We inherit these games—LinkedIn profiles that read like eager cover letters, news consumption that convinces us everything's collapsing, social media that demands we perform. But there's another way.
Instead of seeking approval, seek independence. Instead of doing what looks good, do what is good for us.
The philosopher suggests three modes: machine (following instructions), intelligent (playing better), and zen (not playing at all). This episode will help you be more intelligent and more zen.
Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Show
00:36 The Concept of Life as a Game
01:29 The Rules of Life's Games
03:18 Playing the LinkedIn Game
04:53 Reevaluating LinkedIn's Purpose
06:35 Life Lessons from LinkedIn
08:24 The Philosophy of Fun and Success
11:42 The Game of Life
14:08 Modes of Approaching Life
15:00 Applying the Modes to Social Media and News
17:02 Final Thoughts on Playing Life's Games
18:13 Housekeeping and Recommendations
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