Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement How to Build More Memories Instead of More To-Dos - w/ Jodi Wellman
Sep 5, 2025
Jodi Wellman, a psychologist and author of 'You Only Die Once', shares her insights on living life to the fullest with positivity inspired by existential psychology. She discusses the importance of breaking free from autopilot living and emphasizes creating meaningful memories rather than just checking off to-dos. Wellman highlights the difference between useful and toxic positivity, encourages proactive living to avoid regret, and stresses the significance of embracing diverse experiences to cultivate deeper connections and joy in everyday moments.
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Time Is Wasted, Not Short
- Seneca's idea reframes time scarcity: we waste time rather than lack it.
- Jodi uses this to argue we must stop autopilot living and take life seriously now.
Turn Regrets Into Scheduled Actions
- Identify potential deathbed regrets and write them down as a 'pre-gret' list.
- Pick one item, schedule the first step, and put it in your calendar to start actioning it.
Habits Can Numb Life's Edges
- Habits can dull life's edges and turn us into functioning zombies.
- Jodi warns that over-reliance on routine reduces our sense of agency and vibrancy.
