From Escaping the Holocaust to Building a Billion Dollar Empire - The Life and Mindsets of Dame Stephanie Shirley
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
How They Built Software Before Modern Computers
Sam wonders how software was written; Dame Stephanie explains flowcharts, machine code, punched cards, and booking computer time.
Dame Stephanie Shirley built a billion-dollar tech empire from her kitchen table in the 1960s, pioneered remote work before anyone knew what Wi-Fi was, and discovered the psychology behind turning survivor's guilt into unstoppable motivation.
This isn't some feel-good story about "everything happens for a reason." It's a masterclass in how your brain can rewire trauma into resilience. Stephanie shows us that the experiences that nearly destroy us often contain the exact ingredients we need to build something extraordinary.
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Reframe your biggest setbacks as your competitive advantage—they teach you what "real problems" actually look like
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Use constraints to spark creativity—Stephanie's limitations forced innovations that changed entire industries
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Transform guilt into contribution—the antidote to feeling unworthy is making others' lives better
About Dame Stephanie Shirley
Wikipedia - Steve Shirley
Website - SteveShirley.com
Book - Let It Go
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Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to the Growth Mindset Podcast
02:22 A Journey from Nazi Germany to England
04:17 Adjusting to a New Life in England
06:31 Overcoming Survivor's Guilt and Depression
06:47 The Role of Compassion and Philanthropy
07:11 Seeking Help and the Tavistock Clinic
09:15 Challenges and Innovations in Remote Work
10:31 Pioneering Software Development
15:50 Women in the Workforce and Gender Equality
19:01 The Impact of Global Crises on Society
21:30 The Future of Technology and Global Solutions
23:00 The Universal Impact of Viruses and Environment
23:22 Opportunities in Space Exploration
24:31 Striving for a Fairer World
25:09 Adopting a Learning Mindset
25:49 Leading a Spiritual Life
27:31 Managing People Effectively
28:36 The Importance of Enjoying Work
29:07 Advancements in Autism Research
35:20 Innovative Tech Ideas
38:37 The Kindness of Foster Parents
39:24 Reflecting on the Podcast Episode
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