The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Gena Gorlin: Cultivating the Builder's Mindset

Feb 1, 2024

Dr. Gena Gorlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with founders, discusses topics such as embodying "The Builders Mindset" when raising children, understanding children's cognitive progression through historical metaphors, the impact of emotional experiences on children, and the different mindsets among founders. She also explores finding purpose, assessing values, and applying the builder's mindset to raising children. The episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company.

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Gena Gorlin

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Quick takeaways

The importance of aligning your work with your goals and values for self-improvement and fulfillment.

Observing children's development through a psychologist's lens to gain a deeper understanding of behaviors in early childhood and toddlerhood.

The concept of the 'builder's mindset' and its application in setting goals and building lives on one's own terms, including empowering children to make their own decisions and follow their desires.

Nurturing a builder's mindset in children by providing opportunities for autonomy, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation, guiding them to think critically and make decisions based on their own judgment and values.

Deep dives

The importance of finding fulfilling work

The podcast episode discusses the importance of finding work that brings self-improvement and fulfillment. The speaker emphasizes that if your work does not provide self-improvement or align with your goals and values, it is important to seek different work that does.

Introduction

2min

Growing a Show, Endorsements, and the Purpose of Podcasting

1min

The Impact of the Podcast

13min

Developing Self-Awareness and Meta-Cognitive Capacities

24min

Emotional Experiences and Art Therapy in Childhood

8min

Introducing the John Galt Mortgage Company and Discussing Parenting Challenges

2min

Managing Emotions and Teaching Through Apologies

5min

Exploring the Founder's Mindset

17min

Finding Purpose and Motivation

24min

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Discussing a Clear Framework and the Speaker's Work

2min

Dr. Gena Gorlin is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with founders.

In this episode, You’ll learn how Gena watches the development of her children through the lens of a psychologist, how she helps founders embody “The Builders Mindset” and how you can apply these principles when raising children; helping set a foundation for your kids where they operate within the world from a place of their own desires and sense of direction as opposed to one that has been set by someone else.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:57 - Navigating Growth, Publicity, and Change

18:25 - What is Adult Scaffolding

21:04 - How to Approach Parenting Like a Psychologist

30:46 - History as a Metaphor for a Child’s Cognitive Progression

36:14 - Finding Themes in Children’s Behavior

48:27 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

49:40 - Conscious Parenting When You’re Emotionally Unregulated

56:48 - The Builder’s Mindset