Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Learn how to recognize unconscious bias and embrace a growth mindset. Explore the importance of challenging your own thinking and questioning biases. Discover strategies for self-reflection, evaluation, and nurturing personal growth. Reflect on past mistakes as an entrepreneur and the need for humility. Surround yourself with individuals who are aware of their egos to foster personal development.

When terrible things happen it is our mindset that determines how it impacts us. Niall McCann explains how he found gratitude for the opportunity to redefine his life after breaking his back.- - -Dr Niall McCann is the Director of National Park Rescue protecting large areas of nature and the species within. He is also an intrepid adventurer having rowed the Atlantic, cycled the Himalayas and skied across Greenland.Ever the positive thinker Niall faced his biggest obstacle head-on when he suffered a broken spine in 2016, on a speed flying exercise in the Brecon Beacons. He broke five vertebrae, one of which was - in the words of his surgeon: obliterated. After being told he might never walk again, a year after his accident Niall joined the Mountain Rescue team that rescued himHe is preparing to cross the Vatnajökull icecap with two other friends with broken spines to raise money for charity. Millimeters 2 Mountains The charity helps those facing adversity experience the outdoors and the healing power of adventure.- - -Connect with Dr Niall McCann: Website -  N iallMcCann.com Twitter - @NiallPMcCann Instagram - @DrNiallMcCann Charity - National Park Rescue - - -Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - -Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Niall McCann 04:02 Quickfire questions 06:00 How did Niall break his back and survive - Speed flying 08:42 Rode across the Atlantic tangent 11:02 Any app that could help you with Speed flying? 11:37 Femur photograph tangent 11:53 What happened during the accident 16:29 Tolerance for pain 20:25 Niall's road to recovery: 1st surgery 23:18 Second surgery 24:35 Bowel issues 28:59 Humor as a coping mechanism  29:22 Niall and Sam facing the fact that he may never walk again from their injuries 32:29 How much feeling does Niall have in his lower extremities 33:49 Activities Niall does after his injury  35:19 Niall's friend - Ed Jackson 36:27 Coming to terms with doing things differently than before 38:39 What adventure awaits Niall   39:30 Niall's friend - Darren Edwards  40:52 3 guys on an expedition to raise awareness and motivate those suffering from a spinal injury 42:21 Tom - Niall's best mate, as a source of inspiration with his injury 44:00 Tangent on physio stuff 45:04 Vipassana tangent 45:25 Feet and exercise tangent 48:19 Positive mentality goes a long way 48:51 Story on Niall's dad and his blood type 50:50 Make the most of your year and build upon it 53:25 Niall's mindset on how he chooses his adventures 55:52 How Niall gets to make his adventures happen 57:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore unconventional ways to alter our experience of time and increase productivity. Learn how to create richer memories and slow down time using natural ideas. Discover the benefits of reframing emotions, staying present, and finding flow. Plus, practical tips for improving self-control and reducing stress.

Renowned dating and relationship expert, Jonathan Aslay, shares insights on self-love as the foundation for strong relationships. He emphasizes the importance of compassionate communication, addresses common relationship problems, and discusses the value of non-violent communication. The podcast also explores the significance of asking value-based questions in dating and finding common ground for relationship improvement. The hosts touch on relationship books, vulnerability, and the prioritization of self-love and emotional well-being.

Learn how Kyle Livingston overcame scarcity and developed a growth mindset. Discover the importance of recognizing opportunities. Understand the value of failure and working with experienced business owners. Gain sage advice about problem-solving and critical thinking. Explore the power of pausing and facing your fears.

Elite athlete Shane Ohly shares his mindset behind elite performance, pushing boundaries, and building resilience. Topics include breaking climbing records, nutrition for endurance, accepting consequences, reasons for failure in endurance events, creating unforgettable experiences, and the importance of being true to your values.

We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.The secret to peace is found in examining our troubles. With so much stress and business in our lives, we feel like we are constantly behind. Every year we see our failures and regret our losses and need to swap our negative thoughts for a positive mindset. Aging should not be a reason to smile less and worry more. Every year is a new adventure to enjoy and savor for what it is. - - -Connect with Sam: Join the social podcast app - Podvine Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  - - -Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Why we are frustrated about aging 02:44 - Not panicking about death 05:20 - Our changing abilities 07:03 - Preventing expectations 09: 10 - Enjoying the moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Mann has broken several Ultramarathon records whilst also scaling his business Undo, with the goal to remove a billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030.He is one of the most ambitious and yet grounded individuals you will ever meet. To call him understated would be understating his understatedness. As a child, he was a very average runner but his love of challenge and ability to outwork others has led him to break some of the hardest Ultra running records such as the Spine Challenger and the 30 Munros as well as winning the infamous Dragons Back race across Wales. He studied ecology and after running several businesses set his sights on climate. He started with reforestation building the Future Forest Company. He is replacing himself as CEO there to set his sights on the carbon removal company Undo.- - -Sponsored by LinkedIn JobsCreate a free job posting in months on the world's #1 rated recruitment site for small businesses.https://www.linkedin.com/growthAd airs - 11:30- - -Connect with Jim: Carbon removals - Undo Forest regeneration - Future Forest Company Chat business - Jim's Linked In Tweet - Jim's twitter - - -Connect with Sam: Join the social podcast app - Podvine Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  - - -Chapters:0:00  Pushing your potential03:03 Building mindsets through ultramarathons 03:49 Jim's running routine / training regime04:27 Running as therapy and inspiration for Future Forrest05:08 Jim's company - Climate06:33 Jim's entrepreneurial mindset07:53 Jim's mindset when he started running - Winning was a journey 09:53 Jim's founder journey10:52 Sam's founder journey12:57 Example of Jim's experience where he tried pleasing everybody and took their advice 14:12 Hiring mistakes14:12 Dyslexic and running a business15:00 Jim's future role in 5 years16:40 Making the same mistake twice18:12 Mental health21:02 Scalability of businesses23:04 Jim's journey with Future Forest and Undo24:23 Inspiration for the enhanced weathering idea26:09 Problem with climate and geopolitics28:46 The importance of being optimistic30:36 Any dark moments in ultra marathons32:38 Scariest thing Jim has done34:02 Earliest memories - tomatoes 34:40 Kindest thing - little acts of kindness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the value of time and how to make the most of it, emphasizing personal responsibility. It highlights the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with time, offers questions for self-reflection, and explores the benefits of silent meditation retreats in managing time and relationships.

There are plenty of people telling you to 10x everything next year. How about trying to enjoy the year?2023 will come and it will go and you will never have that year again. So please make a point to enjoy it whilst it's there. Then see what else you can do whilst you're in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices