Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement How to transcend your normal habits and routines to have original ideas
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Jun 13, 2025 Explore how mental constraints can limit creativity and keep us trapped in routines. Discover the power of randomness to shake up your week and unlock new ideas. Learn how boredom can actually spark creativity, instead of being seen as a nuisance. Delve into the interplay between routine and spontaneity for personal growth. Finally, reflect on the importance of forgiveness as a way to release emotional anchors and live more freely. It's all about stepping out of the ordinary and into a world of possibilities!
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Zen Story on Overthinking
- A grasshopper asked a centipede how it knew which leg to move first. The centipede overthought and fell, never walking properly again.
- This story advises against overthinking our actions excessively.
Power of Transcendent Thinking
- Transcendent thinking lets us momentarily glimpse a larger reality beyond daily mundane decisions.
- This helps us escape our two-dimensional, routine-bound existence and see life in richer context.
We Live in 2D Space Mostly
- Humans mostly live glued to the earth's surface, making our spatial experience largely two-dimensional.
- Despite being three-dimensional creatures, we rarely utilize height as a dimension of daily life.
