Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Limiting Mindsets in Sport and How to Overcome Them: Confessions of "average" Gold Medal Olympian

Jun 20, 2023

27:37

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Ben Hunt-Davis, Gold Medal Olympian, shares his journey of overcoming limitations and the power of continuous learning. Topics discussed include the flaw in the 10,000 hour rule, the value of mistakes in sports, and the importance of purposeful practice. They also touch on the risks of being an Olympian and the lessons learned as a coach. Plus, they mention the importance of practical knowledge and the significance of bouncing back from setbacks.

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Embracing limitations and focusing on continuous learning and improvement are essential for success in sports and business.

Deliberate practice is crucial for achieving mastery and excellence in any field, emphasizing the need for purposeful and focused improvement.

Deep dives

The Importance of the Growth Mindset

The podcast discusses the concept of the growth mindset and highlights the story of Ben Hunt Davis, an Olympic gold medalist who embodies this mindset. Despite initially being an average rower and facing numerous losses in international competitions, Ben and his team turned their luck around by accepting their limitations and focusing on continuous learning and improvement. The podcast emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement in sports, business, and life, rather than solely relying on talent or hard work.

Introduction

4min

The Importance of Purposeful Practice

11min

Applying Olympic Lessons in Life and Business

3min

Meeting Spouse and Starting a Family

7min

The Value of Applicable Knowledge and Bullshit Filters

2min

Filtering Distractions and Bouncing Back from Setbacks

3min

Sam sits down with Gold Medal Olympian Ben Hunt-Davis to learn about growth and the power of being humble. Ben is the author of "Will it make the boat go faster" which is a masterclass on how to become world-class in your pursuits and how we can leverage our strengths and learn from our weaknesses.

Ben's rowing team revolutionized the training methods athletes used to be their best and he now applies his lessons to business coaching working with elite teams to improve leadership and business performance.

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Connect with Sam:

Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking
Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset
Twitter - @samjamharris
Instagram - @SamJam.zen

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:40 Maturity and athleticism
03:36 The flaw in 10,000 hour rule
04:04 Mistakes as an Olympian
05:34 The power of losing
06:06 Common sense isn't common practice
07:22 Will it make the boat go faster
09:22 The risks of Olympians
11:40 What if he had lost?
13:47 Retiring as an Olympian
15:24 Importance of being good a what you do
17:43 Biggest lessons as a coach
22:01 Bulls#!t filters
23:44 Conclusion

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