What if Seneca, the great Roman Stoic philosopher, suddenly appeared in modern times? He'd be horrified by our constant distractions and time-wasting on pointless status symbols and luxury goods.
In this psychology and self-improvement podcast,, learn Seneca's profound and practical wisdom on overcoming fear, not postponing happiness, using time wisely in pursuit of wisdom, and truly living rather than merely existing. Discover ancient life lessons on what matters when your days are limited.
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On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.
Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.
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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement
Episode: Live Before You Die
Chapters:
00:00 Seneca's quote on fearing death yet craving immortality
01:08 How Fear and Desire limits growth and potential
04:35 The Shortness of Life
07:27 Increasing Distractions around us
10:56 Lessons on Chasing Leisure, Luxury, Legacy
12:16 Leisure: You Should Not Postpone Happiness
12:59 Luxury
14:59 Legacy
16:49 Living Fully Through Wisdom
18:04 Gaining Knowledge from other people
20:30 Parallels of Stoicism and Buddhism
22:46 Podcast Hosts' Ratings for the book - On The Shortness of Life
22:46 Send Off
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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement