Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement How to Build Free Will & Self-Control [Psychology of Default Behaviours]
Aug 6, 2024
Explore the fascinating interplay between free will and consciousness. Discover how fixed and growth mindsets impact your choices, and learn to master your emotional responses. Delve into the psychology behind revenge and how triggers can shape our reactions. The discussion highlights the importance of self-reflection and transformation in the face of setbacks. By understanding unconscious thought processes, you can enhance self-control and embrace a journey of continuous self-improvement. Dive into these powerful concepts that shape your responses to life!
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Growth Mindset Is Built On Choice
- A growth mindset builds freedom to choose responses rather than being a puppet to circumstances.
- Free will lets you control happiness and outcomes by owning your reactions, not external events.
Sleepwalking Crime Shows Consciousness Can Be Offline
- Charles Duhigg recounts Brian Thomas, a sleepwalker who killed his wife while unconscious.
- The case shows consciousness can be offline yet actions still occur without moral blame in the same way.
Gambling Addiction Overwhelms Conscious Decisions
- Charles Duhigg's story of Angie Bachman shows gambling addiction overtaking conscious choices.
- Although Angie actively moved states and made rational choices, addiction still undid her control.