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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Growth Mindset Psychologywww.growthmindsetpodcast.com
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 Go Ad-Free and listen to exclusive content. Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord. Growth Mindset Premium ARCHIVE 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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183: Grow with Purpose - OddBox co-founders, Emilie Vanpoperinghe and Deepak Ravindran

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182: Talent Over Passion - Melissa Monte, Mind Love Podcast Host

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Sep 03, 202125 min

181: Tips on Getting Better Today Than Yesterday - Frank Dick, OBE

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180: Victim and Victor Mentality - Frank Dick, Former British Olympic Coach

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Aug 17, 202119 min

179: Retiring as an Olympian: What happens after you hit your goals - Ben Hunt-Davis MBE

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178: Olympic lessons - Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, Gold Medal rower

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Jul 13, 202119 min

177: Mind love - Melissa Monte, Host of Mind Love Podcast

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Jul 06, 202119 min

176: The best interview strategy ever - Jim Rutt, Podcaster at The Jim Rutt Show

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Jun 29, 202120 min

175: Exploring consciousness and reality - Jim Rutt, Podcaster at The Jim Rutt Show

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Jun 18, 202120 min

173: Investing in friendships - Jack Hughes, Co-Founder at Reason FM

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Jun 08, 202124 min

172: Living on your terms - Chris Howard

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171: Raising money - When, Why, What - Chris Howard

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May 25, 202119 min

170: Controlling your outcomes by controlling your thoughts - Brian Biro

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May 17, 202137 min

169: 3 Strategies to Lead Life on Your Terms - Brian Biro, Professional Speaker and Bestselling Author

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168: Hooked book summary - the science of forming habits - Nir Eyal

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167: Make a plan, work the plan - Chris Bello

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Mar 29, 202149 min

163: Making bets that pay off - Annie Duke, Author, Speaker and Decision Strategist

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Mar 23, 202144 min

162: Mindsets and methodology for taking big shots - Listener questions

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161: Fulfil your (multi)potential - Beta Lucca, Entrepreneur and Investor

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Mar 09, 20211 hr 1 min

157: Study now, pay later - Austen Allred, CEO and co-founder Lambda School

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156: Making humans Indistractable - Nir Eyal, author ‘Hooked’ and ‘Indistractable’

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Feb 02, 202144 min

155: Startup Investing - Nick Telson, Horseplay Ventures and Pitch Deck Podcast

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Jan 27, 202113 min

154: Impact investing with Dhiraj Mukherjee, cofounder Shazam

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Jan 26, 202113 min

152: Olympic training to change the world - Nazra Noushad, futurist and blogger

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Jan 06, 202142 min

151: Top life-hack from 2020- Charity budgets

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Dec 24, 202016 min
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