
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
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
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What is the Heliotropic effect
The fallacy of good ideas without action
Taking responsibility for your impact
Embracing healthy negativity and avoiding toxic positivity
Chasing realistic dreams and avoiding the rat race
Mastering feedback and good apologies
If you want to learn how to be a better leader, have more friends or be a more caring partner, this will give you some ideas.Harry Cohen
Website - Harry Cohen
Book - Be the Sun, Not the Salt
Growth 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.
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Insta - SamJam.zen
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Mar 26, 2024 • 26min
Most Self-Help Advice is Bad (at best...) - What's Useful?
Avoid mental masturbation, curate an information diet that works, and learn tried and tested strategies to build resilience, positivity and a Growth mindset.Topics:
The flaws of most 'self-improvement' content
Reality vs ideal
Advice without action
Strategies that consistently change people's lives
The world is full of knowledge of what to do and people not doing it. It is also full of people telling you what to do that are just selling you something that won't change your life.Learn how to screen high-quality content that will actually impact your life and improve your information diet to build a better growth mindset.Growth 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.
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Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
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Mar 22, 2024 • 58min
Mastering Emotional Intelligence w/ Steven Stein PhD
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Diagnosing your EQ
How to build EQ
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The psychology of reality TV
Cross-cultural differences in EQ
How to train Empathy
If you are interested in learning more about yourself or performing at your best, then EQ is a trait you can and should work on.Steven SteinBestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defense agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows.Steven J. SteinBooks:
EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success
Emotional Intelligence for Dummies
Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goals
Growth 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
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Mar 19, 2024 • 16min
True Wisdom: Knowing vs Walking the path
A fresh look at what it means to be wise - beyond age and experience.Sam challenges and expands upon traditional views of wisdom, to redefine wisdom to be more useful and true.By examining how wisdom influences our life decisions and embracing a broader definition of wisdom, we invite listeners to reconsider their perceptions of wisdom.Personal wisdom begins with acknowledging that wisdom is not exclusively born from age or experience but emerges from making wise choices for personal happiness and understanding wisdom through self-acceptance in your circumstances and embracing who you are.Growth 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.
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Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
Insta - SamJam.zen
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Mar 15, 2024 • 54min
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Insta - @TaliaLazarus
Email - hello@igotbackup.net
Blog - I Got Back Up
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