

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Growth Mindset Psychology
There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY.We’re all stuck with the brain we’re born with, but we aren’t stuck with how we use it.Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life.CURIOUS?Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious.Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are.We find answers to the true science of self-improvement.So put down the astrology chart and start working with your mind, instead of against it.With over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, you’re invited to join.PROCESSInstead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works.Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind.Why? >>> Success is personal!You might want to make the most of your neurodiverse strengths, start a business, or simply find more reasons to smile.Hone your ability for independent thinking and growth with mental models to pursue your definition of success.HOSTI’m Sam Webster Harris, a lifelong learner with ADHD, a raging curiosity, and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions.After launching several businesses, travelling the world and nearly dying a few times I concluded that science and Psychology are where it’s at.What actually makes people happy? What’s the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done?Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure.I run the show to help listeners enjoy nutritious content that feeds their minds (and I needed a legitimate excuse to cover for my reading addiction).PREMIUMGo Ad-Free and listen to exclusive content.Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord.Growth Mindset PremiumARCHIVEPrevious guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum.Past series:— Psychology vs Stoicism— Time Management for busy mortals— Independence and knowing yourself— Cognitive biases and rational thinking— Psychology of connection— Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement podcast:

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Atomic Habits

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

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The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

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Deep Work
Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

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The Black Swan
The Impact of the Highly Improbable

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The Creative Act
A Way of Being
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Emotional Intelligence for Dummies

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Indistractable
How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

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The Lessons of History
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Flip the Script
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Meditations

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Pitch anything
An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal

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The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

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Siddhartha

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A Brief History of Time
From the Big Bang to Black Holes

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Nonviolent Communication
A Language of Life

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Superforecasting
The Art and Science of Prediction
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The Simple Magic of Tidying Up
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The story of civilization

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Why Buddhism is True
The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment