Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Sam Webster Harris

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

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We don’t see the future. We predict it — and sometimes we predict disaster before it’s even possible.Catastrophizing is a mental reflex. It’s your mind, desperate for control, drawing monsters where none exist yet.In this episode, we explor
What if the person you think you are is an outdated idea?In this episode, we explore how habits form—not from logic, but from history. From childhood rules to adult rituals, your behaviours aren’t just choices. They’re echoes.We look at beh
How often do you say no?In this episode, I unpack the beautiful mess that is boundary-setting—with stories, psychology, and a touch of Brexit. This episode dives deep into what it really means to assert your needs. Boundaries aren’t about b
What separates those who break from those who bend? A shift—not in strength, but in perspective.In today’s episode, we look at the 4 quadrants of mental resilience: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence —using a blend of metaphors, S
There’s only so much logic you can apply to your problems, at some point you need to work with your biology.The nervous system it an incredible organ built to help you survive and it can over-ride your conscious processing at will. To stop tr
The problem with being human is that we believe our version of truth is the truth.Not because we’re bad—but because we’re wired that way.This episode is a story of blindness. Not the kind you see—but the kind you don’t even know you have. Yo
Ever notice how you'll curse for days when stuck in traffic but never celebrate hitting all green lights? Your brain's flaw-detection software is working overtime.In our quest for the ideal—the perfect relationship, the flawless investment, t
The psychology of mental strength and how to achieve your goals.The path to extraordinary achievement isn't paved with enjoyment. It's built on something far more powerful: alignment with our deepest values.Sustainable motivation comes not
What if the key to unlocking your potential was already within you, nestled within the folds of your own mind?Today we're diving into the science and psychology of hypnosis. It isn't about stage tricks or loss of control. It's about accessing
What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort?In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lul
We're all blind to our own patterns. Even when we think we're self-aware, there's a whole universe of emotional blocks lurking beneath the surface.Most of us walk around thinking we understand ourselves, but the reality is we're operating on
Bruce Lee wasn't just a martial arts icon. He was a master of mental discipline, using six powerful habits that transformed his approach to life and success.Bruce's journey reveals how deliberate practice shaped his legendary status. Instead
What if the greatest barrier to your success isn't what you don't know, but what you think you know that simply isn't so?This episode explores the subtle architecture of stupidity – not as a personal failing, but as a series of distinct patte
What if the path to happiness isn't where all the spotlights are shining? While most seek contentment in the thin slice of "now," true fulfilment lives in a paradox.We're stuck in what I call "now-ish" thinking—that anxiety-producing zone of
The mind does a lot of things we are never aware of.You don't think about how you move or digest, your mind just does it in the background, You also can't witness all the self-sabotaging doors your mind keeps you locked up in.We all have ou
We all know smart people make dumb decisions. But why?Why do gamblers double down when they should walk away?Why do we check our phones 58 times a day?Why do people micromanage their partners and get confused when they become distant?
What if misery wasn’t something that happened to you—but something you unknowingly created?We all have habits that screw us over—whether it’s blaming others, scrolling mindlessly on Instagram, or convincing ourselves that “next week” is when
Ever feel like life’s pulling you in a direction you didn’t choose? Like you’re paddling against a current, but the harder you try, the further you drift?From social media algorithms to career paths, we’re all caught in currents we barely not
How to boost creativity and productivity with a gentle yet dedicated approach to getting the best of yourselfFun fact: The average person has 6,200 thoughts per day.Most creatives capture zero of them.What if the secret to unleashing your
The awkward thing about finding our calling. Is that our calling isn’t out there looking for us.It's easy to be stuck in mediocrity waiting for the perfect moment or for that ambiguous feeling that we are totally ready and blessed with pre-or
Navigating the great paradoxes of the heart. What if everything we believed about perfect relationships was exactly what held us back from creating meaningful ones?Consider a few classic paradoxes:In our quest for closeness, we often create
The more we fear loneliness, the more we scare people away.Connection is our birthright. Yet in our rush to avoid loneliness, we often make things worse.This is a story about the paradox at the heart of human relationships. But it's also a
76% of people regularly break promises to themselves - Why do we keep letting ourselves down?The uncomfortable truth about why your self-improvement efforts keep failing: it's not about motivation. It's about managing the gap between who you
A high IQ isn't useful if you can't make decent life decisions.Drawing from neuroscience and behavioural psychology, this episode delivers practical frameworks for cognitive development. You'll discover:No-nonsense tools to stop overthinkin
Ego loves company. But success? Success loves silence.Ever noticed how the loudest person in the room rarely has the most interesting thing to say? There's a reason for that. And it's the same reason why Elizabeth Holmes is in prison while th
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