Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Temporary vs Permanent Values - Why our brain optimises all wrong

Apr 16, 2024

26:12

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The podcast delves into identifying real vs fleeting values, the nature of obsessions, and the narrow focus on reality. It encourages listeners to do an 80:20 analysis of priorities, emphasizing the importance of valuing time and making wise choices. The episode explores the illusion of shared values, the fickleness of our obsessions, and finding humor in our obsessions. It also discusses the changing value of money, identifying enduring values, and escaping the tyranny of 'reality'.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritize enduring values over fleeting obsessions to reduce stress and focus on what truly matters.

Value perception is subjective and evolves, emphasizing the importance of understanding long-term values for fulfillment.

Deep dives

Perception of Value and Importance

Individual perceptions of value differ greatly, as exemplified by the puppy's lack of distinction between a cushion and a laptop. The puppy's interest is solely based on proximity and attention received. Similarly, people may not share the same levels of respect or understanding for things that hold value to others. This disparity is evident in examples like musical preferences and professional interests, illustrating how personal values often do not align with societal norms.

Introduction

2min

Broadening Perspective and Shifting Values

7min

Shifting Perspectives and Being Present

5min

The Evolution of Values and Financial Decision-making

7min

Embracing the Value of Time and Making Wise Choices

2min

Unpacking priorities: clearing life's illusions to find what's really worth your time?

This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons:

Identifying real vs fleeting values
The nature of obsessions
Why we get misunderstood
Our narrow focus on reality

We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and what doesn't matter.

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Growth Mindset pod

Sam Webster Harris explores 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.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Puppy's Perspective on Value

01:10 The Illusion of Shared Values

02:42 The Local vs. the Global

04:50 The Fickleness of Our Obsessions

06:48 The Value of Meditation and Perspective

09:49 Finding Humor in Our Obsessions

11:33 Escaping the Tyranny of "Reality"

13:12 The Illusion of Our Future Selves

14:52 The Changing Value of Money

16:45 The Temporary and Subjective Nature of Value

18:54 Identifying Your Enduring Values

20:46 Make Better Choices

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