Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement 2 Lessons To Build Real Gratitude That Don't Suck [Even for Skeptics]
Nov 19, 2024
Forget the usual gratitude tips; this discussion dives into unconventional ways to foster real appreciation. Explore how embracing challenges can redefine your perspective on life’s obstacles. Discover the idea of polymathic curiosity as a key to raising daily gratitude. The hosts challenge the typical focus on flaws, highlighting the beauty in imperfections. Learn to see gratitude not just as a practice but as a transformative lens through which to view relationships and modern conveniences.
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Problem Bias Erodes Gratitude
- Humans naturally focus on problems, which pulls attention away from appreciating current successes.
- Zooming out to a bird's-eye view helps preserve gratitude for long-standing achievements.
Moles On A Beautiful Lawn
- Sam describes his dad's mole-infested lawn to show how people fixate on small annoyances.
- He contrasts that with appreciating having a lovely lawn in the first place.
Arctic Trip Gear That Stayed Useful
- Sam shares his cancelled Arctic trip and the gear he still gained as an example of net positives amid setbacks.
- He reframes lost opportunities as future benefits from current investments.
