Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness

We have an expectation that more is better yet this isn't always true. Often simplicity and reduced commitments can unlock our potential. Living with greater freedom actually creates more options and more happiness.

On the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement

Episode: Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness

Chapters

00:00 2 ways to be "rich"

00:42 The problem with over-committing to many things

03:08 Happiness in less

04:54 Lessons for traveling and life

06:52 More things = more responsibilities and more problems

08:32 The answers are within ourselves

07:24 What you really need in life

09:41 How to complain less and be happier

Topics

Minimalism and happiness

Nomadism and traveling

Liberation from desire

Stoicism

Capitalism and consumerism

Societal norms

Happiness in simplicity

Dealing with Overwhelm

Prioritising commitments

Growth mindset

Psychology of Success

Peak performance and Resilience

Human potential

Embracing failure

Mental toughness

Vipassana meditation

Self-improvement

Personal development

Success Strategies

Motivation and inspiration

Goal setting and achievement

Overcoming challenges

Positive affirmations

Visualization techniques

Continuous learning

Self-awareness and self-discovery

Positive mindset

Emotional intelligence

Perseverance and determination

Transformative life journeys

Achieving greatness

Harnessing inner strength

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