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Why Mindset is The Key to Success with Tom Bilyeu #110

Apr 28, 2020

Tom Bilyeu, a US entrepreneur and co-founder of a billion-dollar nutrition company, joins the conversation to explore the transformative power of mindset. He argues that anyone can cultivate talent and intelligence through practice. The importance of embracing criticism and having a growth mindset is emphasized, as well as the idea of ‘strong convictions, loosely held.’ Tom shares insights on self-limiting beliefs and the dynamics of effective communication. Plus, he touches on individualized approaches to nutrition, showcasing how motivation and self-talk shape personal success.

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Learner Identity

Construct an identity as a learner.
Value yourself for admitting mistakes and learning.

ANECDOTE

Spurs Passion

Tom Bilyeu's passion for Tottenham Hotspur started with a desire to bond with his father-in-law.
Repeated exposure and shared experiences amplified the initial interest into a full-blown passion.

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Passion as a Process

Passion develops through a process of interest, engagement, and skill acquisition.
Repeatedly engaging with something, even if initially uninteresting, can cultivate passion.

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Do you believe that people’s values can change, or are they set in stone? Can you gain talent and intelligence through practice, or are they innate? Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed one?

My guest on this week’s show is convinced that change is available to all of us, at any time. Tom Bilyeu is a US entrepreneur who co-founded a billion-dollar nutrition company. His weekly YouTube show, Impact Theory, explores the mindset of the world’s highest achievers, to share the secrets of their success. And during this conversation, you’ll learn how to implement some of those yourself.

We talk about the importance of being a learner and how openness to criticism is, in fact, a superpower. We also discuss how to shift self-limiting beliefs. One of Tom’s mantras is: ‘only do and believe that which moves you towards your goal’ and he describes how you can use that to change your thinking around things like weight loss or fitness.

Tom and I delve into topics like nutrition and diet, although we do not necessarily share the same views – but that’s the beauty of a conversation like this, being open to debate. He has what he calls ‘strong convictions, loosely held’ and I love that as a description of a mind that’s always curious and open. As a doctor, I know different methods work for different people – and at different times. So health is a great example of why a fixed mindset isn’t helpful.

Tom’s motivation and passion for life is infectious. His mission is to help people live to their full potential and execute their dreams – I hope after listening to this chat you’ll want to start working towards yours.

N.B. this conversation was recorded in October 2019.

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