The ego often stands as a formidable barrier to cultivating a growth mindset. It can cause us to stray from learning and strive for recognition and develop fixed mindset attitudes. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the fascinating realm of ego and its profound influence on our personal and professional growth.

We'll share real-life stories of individuals and organizations who have grappled with the challenges of ego, from the towering successes to the unexpected failures. Through these captivating narratives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how ego-driven behavior can derail even the most promising journeys.

Discover the dangers of ego in the early stages of your endeavors, where the desire for instant success can blind you to valuable opportunities for learning and improvement. Explore how ego can cast a shadow over your achievements, making you more susceptible to complacency and resistance to change when success is at hand.

In the face of failure, we'll uncover how ego can be an anchor, preventing you from bouncing back and turning setbacks into stepping stones. Learn how embracing humility, self-awareness, and a commitment to lifelong learning can lead to greater resilience and personal development.

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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: Ancient Greek Philosophy to Reduce Modern Anxiety

Chapters:

00:00 Ego as a blocker for growth

08:51 Lesson from George Washington

09:36 5 problems of ego when starting new things

10:05 Resisting constructive feedback

10:21 Overpromising and underdelivering

10:42 Ignoring market research

11:32 Ego and success

13:34 5 areas where ego can block you

13:41 Arrogance and hubris

14:00 Resistance to change

14:17 Lack of accountability

14:48 Ignoring feedback

15:17 Resting on our laurels

19:11 Ego and Failure

22:06 5 areas that ego can blind us

22:15 Blaming external factors

22:36 Not learning from failure

23:18 Fear of reputational damage

23:51 Panic and desperation

24:05 Fixing things by making the same mistake

25:04 Accept and learn from your failures

26:13 Sendoff

Topics:

Elusive Ego

Growth mindset

Self-awareness

Personal development

Overcoming ego

Success and ego

Failure and ego

Humility

Learning from failure

Resilience

Ryan Holiday

"Ego Is the Enemy"

Ego-driven behavior

Embracing humility

Continuous learning

Complacency

Success stories

Real-life examples

Podcast discussion

Lessons from Literature

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