Mental models, hard truths & priceless wisdom I wish I knew 10 years ago.
From how to really think about IQ or Money to establishing the point of your life in a confused society.
This episode covers 34 of my favourite and unintuitive lessons this year for getting along in the world without regrets.
Some of the main themes covered:
- Pursuing the right things
- Working with your emotions
- Improving your career and work life
- Making the most of your potential
- Building your own independent beliefs
- Focussing on what truly matters
- Creating your own luck
- Overcoming ego and identity
- Seeing society with a rational viewpoint
If you enjoy psychology, philosophy and contemplating how the world and our minds work this episode will have a few insights for you.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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Chapters:
00:00 34 Lessons for life - Exploring Thought-Provoking Ideas
02:14 The Importance of Understanding Books
03:03 Are You Pursuing a Shadow Career?
03:41 The Reality of Side Hustles
04:23 The Necessity of Exercise
04:56 Doing Your Best Work When Not Working
05:48 Ideas are stepping stones
06:23 Money as a Tool
07:03 Life is Too Short for the Wrong Pursuits
07:45 The Importance of Approach
08:32 Practicing Desired Emotions
09:44 Finding Yourself
10:16 Developing Your Personal Voice
11:13 Discipline Over Talent
11:49 IQ and Success
13:10 Apply Yourself Accordingly
14:17 Making Others Feel Clever
15:07 Think Bigger
16:06 Setting Higher Standards for Yourself
16:26 No One Thinks About You as Much as You Do
17:02 Make Your Life Story Interesting
17:55 First Principles Thinking
19:05 Learn from Others' Mistakes
20:04 Too Much of Anything is Bad
21:07 Society is an Accident
21:44 Embrace Unplanned Opportunities
22:30 The World is Duct Taped Together
24:15 Question What You Take for Granted
26:02 Build Your Own Beliefs
28:04 Keep Your Identity Small
28:51 Understanding Biases
30:41 Empathy Makes the World Nicer
30:51 Life is About Contrasts
31:33 Anger is a Useless Emotion
32:30 Camera Angles and Stories
33:56 Big and Small Things Matter
34:34 Final Thoughts and Birthday Wish
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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement