Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement How To Overcome Your Problems With Curiosity and adventure - /w GeoWizard (Tom Davies)
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Sep 12, 2025 Tom Davies, known as GeoWizard, is a YouTube sensation celebrated for his adventurous straight-line missions. In this engaging discussion, he shares how curiosity and a willingness to embrace risks transformed his mundane life into an exciting career. Tom encourages listeners to tackle anxiety with playful challenges and emphasizes the importance of storytelling. He explores the impact of smartphones on creativity while reflecting on how small adventures can lead to personal growth. Let curiosity guide you to new horizons!
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Quit To Finish Big Creative Work
- Quit or rearrange commitments when a creative project needs time and you can recover if it fails.
- Take calculated gambles: give the project focus, then get another job if it doesn't pay off.
Reddit Viral Share Kickstarted GeoWizard
- Tom discovered GeoGuessr early and recorded speed-run attempts, which a Reddit share made viral.
- That unexpected virality gave him the initial audience and confidence to keep creating.
Teenage Walks Spark Lifelong Adventure
- Tom and his stepbrother walked long distances as teens chasing a TV mast, living on a fiver each and exploring fields.
- The memory of those risky, hungry days sparked his comfort with trespass and long straight-line missions later in life.
