Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Growth Mindset Psychology
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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.
PROCESS
Instead 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.
HOST
I’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).
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Previous 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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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.
PROCESS
Instead 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.
HOST
I’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).
PREMIUM
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Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord.
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Previous 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
You know that Stupid questions = Stupid answers. It's the same for boring questions. If you want to live a meaningful life with space for personal growth and connection with those around you.
The answer is fantastic questions.
Questions that help you understand yourself better and your partner.
Questions that lead to conversations where you really see each other deep down at a human to human level.
Topaz Azides, is an Emmy-winning director who spent a decade analyzing 1,200 couples to understand why some thrive while others stall. He discovered that humans are "answering machines"—we can't help but respond to the prompt in front of us. He crafted 12 questions that act like rocket fuel for connection, moving you from small talk to the conversations you're secretly desperate to have. This isn’t about cheesy one-liners; it's a practical framework for reframing your mindset:
Learn why our brains are hardwired to answer any question, and how to use this quirk for psychology-driven growth.
Discover how to use arguments to build psychological resilience and make your relationship stronger, not break it.
Embrace the idea that every moment is unique and discover how to treat it that way, fostering cognitive flexibility in your interactions.
Topaz Azides
Get the book: https://www.topazadizes.com/book
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Humans are obsessed with questions
03:18 What does a growth mindset mean
03:52 Architecting Experiences
04:03 Lessons from creating 12 questions
07:58 do people compete to say better answers
10:03 Finding new dimensions
11:36 The process of creating 12 questions for love
11:36 What is the and
11:36 How and why did they change specific question elements
15:24 Humans are answering machines
17:51 Other great question
20:09 The power of being articulate
22:17 the power of attention
24:14 Question loops
26:17 Chapters of life
27:56 Pre-interview questions
30:06 Dangers of quick fixes - should a relationship be allowed to end
35:30 Cultural or regional variations
38:18 Playing the 12 questions game
38:30 Daily practices or habits for sustaining a relationship
41:50 Showing to kids that communication is important
42:13 How to stay positive
47:01 Future projects
49:42 Reflections
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The ego is more unruly than you think. We dissect how it works and how to make it work for you.
When you don't watch it carefully your brain will trick you into thinking it knows things it doesn't. This can lead to all sorts of disasters.
Learn 3 ways that your ego get's in the way of real growth and learning and how to build a stronger and more open mindset.
Lessons:
Create Space: Begin by admitting what you don't know to open the door for discovery.
Embrace the Amateur: Find the edge of your ability, for that is where all meaningful growth begins.
Facilitate, Don't Force: Guide others to their own insights instead of delivering yours fully formed.
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Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights.
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Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 How your mind is like an annoying chatbot
04:01 Surrendering Our Assumptions
06:22 Seeking Our Own Incompetence
08:04 Mr. Beast's Path from Incompetence to Mastery
10:19 Stop Blocking "Aha" Moments
11:57 Allowing Self-Persuasion
12:18 The Entrepreneur's Paradox of Asking for Advice
13:35 Closing Thoughts on Humility's Impact
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Ever felt like you're fighting a losing battle with your own brain? Addictions are like that. We learn the mindsets and psychology to build self-awareness and take control of your decisions and behaviours.
Jeremy Lipkowitz, a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and coach is the host of "Unhooked: breaking porn addiction podcast". He helps men break free from compulsive behaviors—especially porn addiction—and build lives of integrity, discipline, and deep fulfilment.
Topics:
- The role of shame in all addictions
- Why porn is rapidly growing and difficult addiction
- How to build healthier coping mechanisms
- Strategies for dealing with distraction
Jeremy Lipkowitz
- Website - https://www.jeremylipkowitz.com/
- Academy - https://www.unhookedacademy.com/
- Podcast - https://unhooked.buzzsprout.com/
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Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Jeremy Lipkowitz
02:26 Defining Addiction
05:54 Modern Addictions and Self-Awareness
09:03 Mindfulness and Addiction
13:24 Exploring Mindfulness Practices
16:54 Defining Addiction
21:52 The Role of Shame in Addiction
26:58 Challenges of Overcoming Porn Addiction
28:26 Triggers and Coping Mechanisms
31:00 Healthy Coping Mechanisms
34:42 Practical Tips for Reducing Phone Use
37:09 The Benefits of Boredom
45:58 Seeking Support and Community
47:30 Wrap up
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You want your kid to magically become some badass, challenge-eating machine?
Lectures don’t work, praise gets boring, and perfectionism is just another word for control freak. We dive into the reality behind both teaching and practicing a growth mindset.
Firstly it starts with you living a growth mindset so this episode is primarily a masterclass on building one yourself.
Self-efficacy is crucial for resilience and overcoming setbacks that hit us everyday. Yet there are so many nuances when you try to teach a growth mindset. The wrong praise makes things worse, Even being too strict about growth mindset practices can make things worse...
Ideas explored:
- Use everyday conversation to challenge the "rules" of life
- Turn failures into stories of possibility, not shame
- How to balance giving praise and rewards vs. letting them build grit and intrinsic motivation.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 How to teach kids a growth mindset
02:01 Defining Growth Mindset
03:41 Teaching Growth Mindset to Children
05:26 Practical Tips for Embodying Growth Mindset
08:44 Responding to Mistakes
10:24 The Impact of Praise and Rewards
14:27 Common Pitfalls in Teaching Growth Mindset
16:48 Do you really have a growth mindset?
18:54 The Value of Travel and Exposure to Different Cultures
20:07 Final Tips and Encouragement
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Ever felt like life’s locked you in a box and thrown away the key? Tom Davies (GeoWizard) knows the feeling—and he picked the locks with curiosity and a pinch of madness.
This isn’t your standard self-help fluff. Tom went from odd jobs and dead-end days to having 1.4 million followers watching his adventures. His fame launched when he crossed Wales in a straight line, just because he asked, “What if?”
His adventures aren’t just geography—they’re psychology in action. Discover why quitting a steady job for a “silly idea” might be the sanest thing you ever do.
Life’s a story waiting to be lived; many people scroll past it on their phones.
Turn anxiety into fuel by setting playful, challenging goals.
Build resilience through micro-adventures and saying yes before you’re ready.
Start telling more stories for the love of it (even if nobody records them).
Ready to swap comfort for curiosity? Hit play and start walking your own line.
GeoWizard
The original pioneer of the straight line adventure.
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/geowizard
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeoWizard
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 What if there is more to life?
01:58 Context
02:44 The Turning Point: Mission Across Wales
03:03 Going Full-Time with GeoGuessr
05:05 The Rise to YouTube Fame
08:09 Childhood Adventures and Mischief
12:03 Future Goals and Passions
14:42 Does filming take away from the natural experience
20:06 Advice on making good content
21:44 Parenting and Adventure
24:19 Smartphones and Modern Life
25:40 The Impact of Social Media
31:45 Mental Health and Overcoming Struggles
38:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections
38:44 Recent Kind thing
40:46 Wrap up
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Freedom doesn’t arrive when you finally “figure it all out”—it arrives the moment you move.We’ve built mental walls around the idea that creativity is genetic and strength is inherited. But imagine a world where every step, stretch, or stumble is a tiny act of liberation, welding new circuits of possibility in your brain. Picture the mountaineer navigating a cliff, or a child learning to throw—a dance as ancient as humanity itself, and just as transformative. The lesson isn’t in chasing overnight genius, but in discovering that each deliberate movement is a brushstroke of reinvention.
Reimagine exercise as a tool for mental experimentation, not just fitness.
View setbacks in coordination as invitations to design new approaches, rather than signs to stop.
Use the act of practicing anything—sport, art, language—as a metaphor for shaping your narrative.
What will you change, today, when you realize that movement is the first story you tell yourself about what’s possible?
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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Chapters
00:00 Zen and the art of motor cortex maintenance
02:24 How the Motor Cortex was discovered
04:08 The areas and functions of the motor cortex
07:01 Mentality and Physicaly Link
08:44 Motor Function Impairment and Physical Rehab
11:35 Why you might be a bit Uncoordinated
13:53 Developmental Variation and mindset
14:52 How alcohol and Marijuana impact brain Health and Coordination
17:37 Reflexes and professional training
20:46 Why 10,000 hours makes sense
22:11 Reactions that don't require your brain
24:39 How physical movement affects mental thought
26:48 Wrap up
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Positive Psychology applied to the shortness of life. This episode is a repeat of a masterclass from last year on living wider and deeper with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman.
We cover:
The walking dead vs astonishingly alive
Overcoming habits and autopilot living
Regret avoidance and controlling your life
Useful positivity vs toxic positivity
As they say "Get busy living, or get busy dying".
Jodi has a morbid fascination with positive ideas from existential psychology to help brighten your day.
Jodi Wellman
Book - You Only Die Once
Website - Four Thousand Mondays
Quiz - How dead or alive are you?
Insta - @FourThousandMondays
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Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
🛜 Website - Growth Mindset
Chapters
00:00 Grab life
01:18 Defining a Growth Mindset
02:22 Preventing Regrets and Shaping Your Life
04:36 Exploring the Regret Avoidance Bucket List
10:08 Prioritizing Adventure and Novelty
15:07 Overcoming Habits and Autopilot Living
19:12 The Power of Positivity and Potential
24:33 The Astonishingly Alive Model
28:51 Creating Conscious Routines and Rituals
39:47 Honoring Life's Fragility and Impermanence
42:33 Shaking Up the Snow Globe of Everyday Life
49:23 Abandoning What No Longer Serves You
49:23 Consistent Reminders and Psychological Tricks
49:23 Overcoming the Illusion of Personal Specialness
49:26 Earliest Memory
50:40 Kindest Thing
51:37 Send Off
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Have you ever wondered how important something really is, yet lacked a reference point to put it into context?
These days news, apps, jobs or neighbours comments all seem to be infinitely important and it's somewhat distracting. If you want to actually do stuff you need to know what is important and screen out the rest.
Sam shares a framework for working out the impact of any idea or event that adds context to anything around you. From an idea in the shower to nuclear weapons everything has it's place
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
🛜 Website - Growth Mindset
Chapters
00:00 Why is everything important???
01:53 Innovation Richter Scale
03:40 Why create a Scale?
05:59 Earthquake Metaphor
08:22 Invention, Innovation, Technology
08:22 Ranking Magnitude not Morality
09:29 The innovation richter Scale - Level 1 - 10
09:31 Level 1 - Shower thoughts
09:50 Level 2 - Actioned Idea (In private)
10:09 Level 3 - Public ideas (Not popular)
11:38 Level 4 - Popular and commercial ideas
12:29 Level 5 - Defining Brand
13:59 Level 6 - Innovation of the year
17:20 Level 7 - Innovation of the Decade
19:40 Level 8 - Innovation of the Century
22:55 Level 9 - Innovation of the Era
25:20 Level 10 - Species Epoch
29:57 Outro - Using the scale
32:00 What is really important?
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We think fitness is about the body. But in truth, it begins in the story we tell ourselves.
In this conversation with Jake Parker, we explore fitness not as a battle of discipline, but as a shifting of identity.
Humans evolved in a world of scarcity where every calorie mattered. Now, in a world of abundance, that same wiring works against us. The magic, Jake suggests, is in designing new defaults. Defaults where exercise becomes an act of self-kindness, food choices become votes for the person you want to be, and consistency becomes less a grind and more a groove.
Fitness then stops being a task and starts becoming a story of who you are becoming.
Three Takeaways:
The differences between female and male beliefs around exercise
How environments shape habits more than willpower does
The top 3 mistakes people make when getting fit
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
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Chapters
00:00 Jake Parker - Psychology of fitness
02:23 Fitness and Nutrition Philosophy
03:28 Genetics and Fitness Challenges
04:48 Overcoming Obesogenic Environment
06:54 Building a Sustainable Diet
12:50 Approaching diet flexibly and pragmatically
15:32 Shifting Identity and Embracing Fitness
21:40 Common Fitness Mistakes
23:38 Forming Healthy Habits
25:25 Overcoming Lack of Motivation
25:52 Reward and Punishment Systems in Fitness
27:53 Designing Your Environment for Success
30:48 Personalized Fitness Approaches
31:23 Strength Training and Muscle Maintenance
33:56 Womens vs Mens approach to fitness
35:56 Handling Injuries and Setbacks
39:42 Online Coaching vs. In-Person Training
42:05 Avoiding the All-or-Nothing Mentality
43:11 Practical Tips for Getting Unstuck
46:30 Claim a free month of coaching
48:00 Wrap up
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It's not just what you do, it's how you do it.
We are increasingly bombarded with demands and equally confused by how important everything seems.
Growing up every year the next exam will make or break the rest of your life... The reality is some things don't matter and other things matter much more than you will ever know.
Saying hi to that stranger that becomes your wife, helping a friend start that stupid idea, putting way too much effort into a dinner party.
We only have so much time and energy and many parts of life we can do more than get away with the minimum but actively seek to do as little as possible. In other parts we should raise hell to bring our full brilliance into play.
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00:00 00:00 The 90% Trap
01:46 Being "Done" vs Incomplete
02:16 The Struggle for Perfection
04:59 When Average is Enough
08:03 The Fisherman's Wisdom
10:11 Striving for the Extraordinary
12:51 Finding Your Balance
13:51 Send Off
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What if success isn’t about working harder or even more achievement, but about how we feel day to day?
In this episode, Mike Winnet invites us to reconsider the very stories we tell about ambition and achievement.
The culture around entrepreneurship often creates illusions; mirages shimmering in a desert of social media noise.
Mike challenges us to step beyond these distractions and ask: What if the real path is serene, sane, and sustainable? This episode reveals how transforming our metrics for success can free us from the endless hustle, empowering us to craft meaningful, autonomous lives.
Recognize the paradigm shift from chasing fame to finding clarity.
Choose values and success metrics that reflect your true self.
Embrace responsibility as a gateway to freedom, not burden.
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00:00 The success story we're sold
02:39 Introduction to Mike Winnet: The UK's Number One Demotivational Speaker
03:10 The Harsh Realities of Entrepreneurship
04:03 The Illusion of Social Media Success
06:33 The Problem with Business Gurus and Influencers
07:25 The Importance of Realistic Goals and Self-Awareness
16:36 How to give advice
17:45 The Pitfalls of Following Trends Blindly
19:52 Entering Competitive Markets with Unique Offerings
21:46 Biggest Risks Taken
22:32 The Kindest Act Received
25:09 Dealing with Demotivation
26:52 The Impact of Social Media
32:48 Favorite Books and Financial Wisdom
33:48 Concluding Thoughts on Entrepreneurship
34:23 Take homes
37:45 Wrap up
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The art of making work not suck; how playing helps you stress less (and achieve more).
In today’s episode, we challenge the architecture of adulthood, built brick by brick with “shoulds”. Using stories of ancient ancestors and modern cubicles, we’ll ask:
Why do we surrender to seriousness, and at what cost?
You’ll learn how the prison of comparison, the tyranny of the checklist, and our fear of imperfection rob us of the very autonomy we crave:
Build tiny rituals that make work feel less like war, more like wonder.
Experiment boldly and let imperfection be your guide, not your judge.
Infect your workplace with micro-moments of fun (and make it contagious).
It’s your move—why not choose to play?
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00:00 What's wrong with us?
05:20 Modern Metaphors for Work
08:02 Psychology of Doom feelings
12:24 Mindset Shifts
14:32 Technology Breaks
16:36 Mindset shifts and habits
19:13 Conclusions
21:09 Sign off
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Imagine training every day for a decade… and still losing. Then figuring out one question that changes everything.
Olympic gold medallist Ben Hunt-Davis didn’t win because he trained harder, he’d been doing that for years and kept losing. He won because he and his crew started asking one question before every decision: Will it make the boat go faster?
In this conversation, Ben shares the messy reality of chasing big dreams. We talk about missing teams by one place, eating 7,000 calories a day, and why sacrifice isn’t always sacrifice if you’re doing what you love.
Then we jump into how that gold medal shaped his career as a performance coach, why bounce-back ability matters more than talent, and how to apply “filters” to shut out distractions in business and life.
3 Actionable Takeaways:
Ask better questions to unlock better results - ruthlessly align your decisions with your real goal
Build resilience by treating failures as fuel - treat setbacks as data, not drama
Identify and repeat your successes consciously - Start every review by shining a light on what worked.
Listen in and steal the mental frameworks that took Ben from last place… to Olympic champion.
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00:00 Sir Ben Hunt-Davis
02:20 How did he get to the Olympics?
04:18 Work and being an olympian
06:33 Training regime
10:17 Making sacrifices?
11:50 Working with your peak
13:45 10,000 hour rule
15:43 Losing before becoming the best
16:09 Continuous growth = common sense
17:37 Will it make the boat go faster?
18:09 Have you ever applied your philosophy to your relationships
19:34 Did Ben feel that they deserved to win?
21:53 What if Ben and his team did not win
24:01 What was next for Ben after rowing
27:57 Biggest lessons as a coach?
29:25 Future of coaching
32:14 Bullshit filters
34:29 Biggest mistakes
38:00 Take Homes
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Ever look back at something you obsessed over… and now you can’t even remember why?
This episode’s about that gap. The gap between what you care about today and what future-you will actually give a damn about.
We’ll talk about puppies that can’t tell a cushion from a laptop, people who think their city is the center of the world, and why your 16-year-old self thought video games were the meaning of life. Turns out, value isn’t fixed. It drifts. Sometimes overnight. Sometimes over decades. The trick is spotting which things are worth fighting for and which will fade like old Instagram filters.
Three takeaways:
Audit your current priorities—80% probably don’t matter long-term.
Build habits around values, not just goals.
Get perspective by stepping outside your normal environment.
If you want to make better choices for the future you haven’t met yet—start here
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00:01 The Puppy's Perspective on Value
01:06 The Illusion of Shared Values
02:38 The Local vs. the Global
04:46 The Fickleness of Our Obsessions
06:44 The Value of Meditation and Perspective
09:45 Finding Humor in Our Obsessions
11:29 Escaping the Tyranny of "Reality"
13:08 The Illusion of Our Future Selves
14:51 The Changing Value of Money
16:44 The Temporary and Subjective Nature of Value
18:54 Identifying Your Enduring Values
20:46 Make Better Choices
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Feel like your focus constantly slips through your fingers? Like you’re juggling five projects but none are actually moving the needle? You’re not alone—distraction is the silent killer of progress.
In this episode, we break down how John Lee Dumas built a million-dollar podcast empire with one secret weapon: laser-sharp, relentless focus. Forget multitasking; mastery comes from saying no to everything except what truly matters. It’s like training a muscle—the more you exercise your focus, the stronger it gets. And yes, it requires cutting out noise, ignoring shiny distractions, and embracing the uncomfortable grind. This isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what counts.
Actionable takeaways:
Learn how to create a “focus bubble” that drowns out distractions.
Discover why “going all in” beats spreading yourself thin every time.
Simple mindset hacks to build focus like a pro and stick with it.
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Everyone loves a good habit but what's the science that makes some work and others not so much?
Real growth isn’t about lightning bolts, but the quiet art of consistency.
In this episode, we zoom out to see habits not as chores, but as choices that shape our identities, day after day. Ancient stoics, modern neuroscientists, even a friend and his broken snack safe remind us: transformation is gentle, cumulative, and surprisingly within reach.
We can challenge the myth that willpower is enough and find out what is.
Begin by rewiring your narrative—habits are identity, not just tasks.
Build change into your environment, not just your to-do list.
Give yourself permission to stumble, reflect, and keep moving forward.
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00:00 Balancing habits, self-improvement and life
03:06 #1 - Start with "Why"
07:22 #2 - Making the habit obvious
15:00 #3 - Create small and achievable steps
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20:43 #4 - Leveraging habit stacking
23:40 #5 - Self Reflection
27:38 #6 - Prioritize consistency
30:35 #7 - Make it enjoyable and reward yourself
36:11 #8 - Preparing for obstacles
40:07 #9 - Seeking Social Support
46:48 #10 - Be kind to yourself
50:13 Bonus Rule - Don't overwhelm yourself
53:12 Send off
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Ever felt like you were wrestling with more than just a campfire? Me too. Turns out, controlling fire is a bit like trying to control your own mind; tricky, unpredictable, and full of surprises.
In this episode, we have an episode drop from Sam's new show "How to Change the World; The History and Future of Innovation".
We dive into the wild story of how humanity’s obsession with fire set us on the path to becoming who we are today. We’ll talk about global wildfires and backyard barbecues, and how both are woven into our DNA and even impact things like gender roles and male aggression.
If you’ve ever wondered why you crave campfire chats or why your brain loves new ideas, this one’s for you.
Takeaways:
Fire literally rewired our bodies and minds
Our social lives, from dinner with friends to group self-improvement, started around the fire.
Rethinking what you fear could be the key to your next breakthrough.
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00:00 Intro to the episode drop
03:57 The Role of Fire in Civilization
04:38 Fire's Impact on Predators and Prey
06:40 First Fire - 500 million years ago
10:05 Humans and fire - ~2 million years ago
12:17 The Discovery of Fire
13:48 When did we discover Fire
14:29 Stadium of Grandmothers
15:32 Fire's Influence on Human Biology
18:03 Fire and Human Digestion
20:52 Light and Campfires
23:02 Mealtimes
24:09 Fire's Role in Human Birth and Survival
26:00 Why Only Humans Mastered Fire
28:32 Fire, Social Structures & Gender Roles
33:52 Role Change in the Information Age
35:54 Fire's Role in Human Expansion - 70,000 years ago
36:21 Find the second half of the episode on the new show
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What if everything we believe about wisdom and maturity is backwards?
Most of us carry this quiet assumption that growing up means becoming someone else... someone more serious, more predictable, more aligned with what society expects.
What if wisdom isn't about following prescribed paths. It's about developing an intimate relationship with your own evolution. True maturity emerges when we stop trying to prove ourselves and start honoring our authentic desires.
This episode challenges the tyranny of "should" and invites us into a more generous understanding of human development. The most mature thing you can do? Stop rushing toward someone else's definition of who you ought to become.
What you'll discover:
Wisdom is seasonal—what serves you now might not serve you later, and that's growth
Judgment is immaturity—truly wise people don't prescribe paths for others
Your timeline is sacred—comparison is the enemy of authentic development
Time to rewrite the rules of growing up on your own terms.
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00:00 The Wisdom of Youth
01:07 Outgrowing the Need to Prove Yourself
03:02 The Shifting Joys of Travel
06:45 Finding Thrills Closer to Home
08:36 Avoiding Judgment of Others' Paths
09:46 Helping Others Find Their Own Aligned Path
11:07 Redefining Maturity
12:29 Redefining Wisdom
15:32 Send off
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What if your rock bottom was actually a launchpad? Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, shares how hitting her lowest point became the catalyst for building a life she truly loves.
Melissa's journey wasn't a straight line to success. After facing trauma, bad relationships, and even a felony charge for someone else's crime, she found herself in a jail cell with a choice: let her limitations define her or use them as guideposts. She chose the latter, teaching herself digital marketing and eventually launching a successful podcast.
This episode dives into the raw, messy process of self-discovery and how our biggest failures can become our greatest teachers.
Ask yourself what you can do without anyone else's permission.
Use your limitations as guideposts to steer you in a new direction.
Instead of chasing shiny objects, ask yourself: What am I endlessly curious about
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Chapters
00:00 How we can find ourselves feeling lost
02:32 Melissa Monte: Host of Mind Love Podcast
07:14 The Power of Adversity and Self-Development
10:10 Raising a Child with Growth Mindset
15:10 Introspection and Self-Discovery
21:35 Introduction to Podcasting Journey
22:14 Self-Reflection and Discovering Purpose
23:18 Identifying Strengths and Superpowers
24:32 Creating a Podcast and Sustaining Passion and Growth
26:52 Podcasting Skills and Insights
29:07 Epiphanies and Personal Growth
33:02 Overcoming Challenges
35:31 Building Relationships and Networking
39:57 Kindest Thing
43:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
44:05 Outro
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What if the stories we tell about stress and adversity are holding us back? What if the most resilient people are not the strongest, but the most adaptable?
This episode is an invitation to rethink resilience. Dr. Steven Stein shares how the hardiness mindset shifts our relationship with challenge. A concept born in military research but relevant to artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes.
It’s not about stoicism or sheer willpower; it’s about seeing meaning in difficulty, embracing uncertainty, and committing to a journey bigger than the immediate obstacle. T
You’ll discover how small shifts in thinking can ripple into profound changes in how you live, work, and connect.
Actionable takeaways:
Cultivate challenge as a lens for growth, not a reason to retreat.
Practice focusing your efforts where you have influence, not where you feel powerless.
Let your commitments guide you beyond temporary discomfort.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hardiness Concept
01:57 Hardiness: The Three Cs
08:11 Positive Thinking vs Reframing
09:20 Hardiness in Acute vs Chronic Stress
12:03 Writing habits and hardiness
15:40 Does Hardiness Grow over time
15:44 Hardiness: The Three Cs
21:15 Weird Memories
22:32 Kindest Thing
24:30 Moments of Wonder
26:02 Send Off
26:15 Wrap up
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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.
PROCESS
Instead 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.
HOST
I’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).
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Previous 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
