Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset Psychology
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Oct 31, 2025 • 25min

Tips on Getting Better Today Than Yesterday - w/ Olympic Coach Frank Dick OBE

In this engaging discussion, Frank Dick OBE, a renowned Olympic coach and author, shares his expertise in coaching and mindset. He introduces his Four Rs framework—Reason, Reality, Reflection, and Response—emphasizing personal growth over competition with others. Frank challenges the negativity bias that makes us focus on flaws, advocating for a strength-first philosophy in self-development. He also explores mental strategies athletes use to maintain focus amid distractions, encouraging listeners to celebrate daily progress and continuously improve.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 23min

Moments Where Character Forms: Stop being a Victim and build a Victor Mindset - w/ Olympic Coach Frank Dick OBE

Frank Dick OBE, a legendary British Olympic coach, shares insights from a five-decade career shaping champions like Daley Thompson and Sebastian Coe. He discusses the 'risk of winning' and argues that making mistakes is essential for growth. Frank introduces his 'Four Rs' framework for learning from both victories and failures, emphasizing reflection and humility. He highlights the importance of vulnerability and personal responsibility, asserting that true character is forged through experience and thoughtful choices.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 31min

What is a MINDSET Exactly? (and how do you spot a bad one)

Ever wonder what mindset actually means? This conversation dives deep, revealing how a growth mindset sees failure as a learning opportunity, while a fixed mindset believes abilities are unchangeable. Discover the nuances between abundance versus scarcity thinking and the importance of true open-mindedness, which requires critical thinking. With intriguing examples and psychological insights, the discussion emphasizes the need for specificity in using the term 'mindset' to make it genuinely useful. Get ready to rethink how you approach challenges!
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Oct 21, 2025 • 13min

Make Time Your Friend: Build a positive mindset with a little existential psychology (and stoicism)

Discover how to reshape your relationship with time and embrace its paradoxes. Learn why productivity can backfire and how reflecting on your priorities can reveal deeper insights. Explore the calming effects of meditation on time anxiety and how to make time your ally rather than your enemy. Unearth the idea that happiness is a choice, influenced by how you manage your time. Ultimately, you can be the pilot of your experiences, steering through the shortness of life with purpose and peace.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 21min

Questions to Build a Life of Substance & Let Go of What is Holding You Back - w/ Jodi Wellman

In this engaging discussion, Jodi Wellman, author and applied positive psychology practitioner, dives into existential psychology and how it can transform our lives. She challenges listeners to reflect on whether they'd recommend their lived experiences and explores the difference between societal expectations and true fulfillment. Jodi shares insights on letting go of unhelpful habits, the impact of near-death experiences on priorities, and effective strategies to simulate mortality awareness. Get ready to redefine your aspirations and embrace life more intentionally!
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Oct 14, 2025 • 17min

The Real Problem with Work Life Balance and the Mental Model to Fix It

Explore how our perceptions of work-life balance may be misguided. The notion of balance suggests conflict, but what if integration is the key? Words shape our realities, and rethinking language can redefine our experiences. Learn how to merge various life areas—work, creativity, and community—into a harmonious existence. Discover practical ways to combine activities for greater satisfaction and prevent burnout. Ultimately, work should enhance our lives, not detract from them.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 57min

Shame, Addiction, and How To Focus On Who You Are Becoming

Sam Webster-Harris, a serial entrepreneur and host of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, discusses the transformative nature of shame as a guide rather than a punishment. He emphasizes the importance of leaning into difficulty to foster growth and recognizes that the hardest patterns to change are often those that keep us comfortably mediocre. Sam shares insights on managing urges, cultivating intrinsic motivation, and acknowledges the subtle dangers of low-level addictions. He encourages listeners to view their journeys with empathy, shifting perceptions of success and self-improvement.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 25min

Be Crystal Clear: 3 Truths and 2 Tips to Communicate with Impact [Archive]

Explore the hidden challenges of communication in relationships and business. Discover why we often overlook the obvious and how cognitive biases cloud our thinking. Learn to clarify your message by using one-sentence summaries to cut through assumptions. Delve into the concepts of bundling and unbundling to enhance problem-solving and create clarity. Gain practical tips to structure your communication for more effective feedback and discussions. Make the obvious truly obvious for impactful interactions!
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Oct 3, 2025 • 46min

From Escaping the Holocaust to Building a Billion Dollar Empire - The Life and Mindsets of Dame Stephanie Shirley

Dame Stephanie Shirley, a pioneer in tech and philanthropy, shares her incredible journey from a Holocaust survivor to building a billion-dollar software empire. She discusses how trauma can serve as motivation and reframes survivor guilt into a force for good. Stephanie reveals how remote work started in the 1960s and the importance of diversity in driving innovation. Her insights on philanthropy and shifting perspectives on autism demonstrate her commitment to making the world a fairer place. A true testament to resilience and creativity!
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Sep 30, 2025 • 40min

Lessons, Paradoxes and Hard Questions For Building an Authentic Life

As Sam turns 35, he reflects on authenticity and the challenge of finding alignment with one's true self amidst societal pressures. He navigates the paradox of self-expression versus external validation in the digital age. The conversation touches on the need for gratitude alongside relentless personal growth. Sam critiques the attention economy's impact on focus and shares insights on political polarization and resilience. He encourages embracing serendipity, creating lasting memories, and staying committed to ongoing growth through life’s experiments.

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