Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon, shares his mental models for innovation and growth, including customer-centric obsession, long-term thinking, and single-threaded leadership. He discusses how AWS, Kindle, and Alexa were developed, emphasizing the importance of regret minimization and embracing failure for success.

A deep dive into cognitive biases and manipulation tactics that impact decision-making. Learn how to protect against pricing tactics, make better investments, and reduce irrational decisions. Explore real-life examples of anchoring bias and financial traps, emphasizing the importance of recognizing losses and avoiding sunk cost fallacy. Discover how overconfidence and information bias can distort judgment, leading to inaccurate predictions in decision-making processes.

Jodi Wellman, author of 'You Only Die Once', shares unique questions and ideas from Applied Positive Psychology. Topics include healthy vs toxic aspirations, importance of good questions, and abandoning what doesn't serve you. Discussing life's substance, reflecting on priorities, and recognizing impermanence for a more purposeful existence.

Exploring the motor cortex, reflexes, and brain health. Learn how movement impacts the brain and ways to optimize it. Discover the effects of alcohol and cannabis on brain functions. Geek out on the link between mentality and physicality. Explore the factors influencing coordination and development variations.

The podcast challenges the idea of work-life balance and emphasizes prioritizing effectively. It discusses the impact of language on perceptions and suggests integrating various aspects of life for fulfillment.

Matt Higgins, a successful entrepreneur, shares insights on relationship dynamics in business, selecting the right partners, the importance of shared values, and strategies for cultivating strong partnerships. He emphasizes humility, appreciation for different traits, and the impact of shared visions in business success.

Explore 9 cognitive biases related to ego, from falling in love for the wrong reasons to bias leading to potential nuclear war. Recognizing biases can lead to a calmer, kinder, and more successful life.

Is society sick? Are we sick? Let's treat our drive to conform as a disorder we can diagnose and fix.This episode is a hypothetical deep dive where we treat our obedience to social pressure like other personality disorders.Main topics: DSM-5 entry for Social Pressure Personality Disorder (SPPD) 2 contrasting case studies Crossovers with other disorders How to manage and break out of your social pressure problems We develop a set of symptomatic criteria, case studies and a treatment plan to get us to live an independent life on our terms.Anyone wanting to take charge of their life instead of their life living them should listen.It's also designed to help you think like a psychologist and imagine how a therapist would approach diagnosing and treating such a disorder if it existed.THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL FORMATComments are much appreciated!Advert - Cozy EarthLuxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them.35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.comGrowth Mindset podSam 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. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters00:00 The Power of Social Pressure 02:23 Classifying Social Pressure as a Disorder03:36 Diagnostic Criteria for SPPD09:31 Case Study 1: Elena13:17 Case Study 2: Liam16:54 Therapy and Interventions18:17 SPPD and Other Disorders21:49 Overcoming Social Pressure with a Growth Mindset23:06 Living Authentically on Your Own Terms25:12 Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Porn addiction coach, Eric Zusack, shares his 20-year journey to recovery, discussing the societal impact of porn addiction, the dangers of desensitization, and reframing the disease model. They also explore the rise of AI-generated porn and its implications on mental health.

Exploring the quiet path to success by overcoming ego and inbuilt patterns. Tips on standing out in a noisy world and surpassing expectations. Insights on increasing effectiveness and achieving goals silently. Delve into the art of quiet achievement and finding success without the spotlight.