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  • Let's talk about Power Moves - Lethal Combinations of traits that can unlock your full potential

    Most of us have strengths and with each strength is a corresponding weakness.
    Says who?

    History has shown time and time again that embodying seemingly contradictory traits can result in outsized success.

    We look at the weaknesses we accept and how to overcome the fixed mindset, break out of our natural blockers, and become a spikey, unbalanced individual with additive strengths.

    Balancing lessons from history and psychology we go on a tour of the most common and powerful opposing strengths that can be turned into an unstoppable combination when harnessed correctly. We also explore:

    How to identify your ideal strength combination

    Tools to work on weaknesses from different angles

    How neurodiversity and personality disorders can be harnessed as strengths

    Embracing instead of fighting your weaknesses



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    Chapters:



    00:00 Personality Labels and the Complexity of Human Traits
    00:55 The Power of Opposing Traits
    01:57 Exploring the Paradox of Power
    02:10 The Test of First-Rate Intelligence
    03:42 George Washington's Greatest Traits - Uncommon honesty and Undoubtable deception
    06:42 The Danger of Cognitive Simplicity
    09:36 #1 Balancing Knowledge and Open-Mindedness: Rethinking assumptions
    11:20 #2 Empathy and Assertiveness: Compassionate Leadership
    12:37 #3 Time Sensitivity: Optimize vs. Immerse
    14:22 #4 Work Hard, Play Hard - Sustainable output
    15:48 #5 Patience and Urgency - Balanced tempo
    18:09 #6 Short-Term Actions vs. Long-Term Vision - Paradox of genius
    20:14 #7 Creativity and Analytical Thinking - Innovation Engine
    21:30 #8 High Belief and Highly Critical - Product Intelligence
    23:00 #9 Stubbornness and Flexibility - Thriving in uncertainty
    25:25 #10 Self-Confidence and Humility - Grounded Ambition
    26:26 #11 Humour and Seriousness - Ideal partner
    28:18 Framework to identify strengths and weakness
    31:20 Mindmapping Weakness in ADHD
    34:40 - Complementing Our Natural Appearance with Opposing Traits
    35:48 Personality Disorders and Nuerodiversity - Turning weaknesses into strengths: BPD, NPD, ADHD
    38:19 Conclusion: Embrace the Paradoxes
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  • A masterclass on our hidden mindsets and diagnosing the real problems behind our internal blockers.

    Your mind lies to you about what you can and can't do and creates infinitely logical reasons to hide your real fears.

    To overcome the real blockers in achieving our goals, we need to spend less time diagnosing external problems and more time understanding what's happening inside us. Humans are ultimately driven by underlying fear and desire, coming up with reasons that ignore this is hiding the truth.

    We explore the 4 core fears behind our everyday decisions and actions so we can unburden ourselves from limitations:

    Fear of Failure - Operating in survival mode

    Fear of Uncertainty - The silent killer of dreams

    Fear of Embarrassment - Appearance problems

    Fear of Success - The unexpected fear


    Webster explores how these fears are deeply entrenched in a fixed mindset, making them appear more rational than they are. Learn practical strategies to convert these fears into opportunities for growth, transform your mindset, and take bold steps toward your true potential.

    In summary, a powerful and practical guide to overcoming the psychological barriers that hold you back.


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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction: Hitting Invisible Walls
    02:11 The Illusion of Living Without Fear
    05:39 The Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset and Fear
    06:56 #1 Fear of Failure (Survival mode)
    08:46 Reframing Failure - Learning opportunities, incremental goals and feedback
    11:06 Standup Comedy as Exposure Therapy
    12:36 #2 Fear of Uncertainty (The silent killer of dreams)
    15:22 Overcoming Fear of Uncertainty
    17:19 #3 The Fear of Embarrassment and Ridicule (Appearance problems)
    19:14 Accepting embarrassment as a cost of entry
    23:44 #4 Fear of Success (The unexpected fear)
    26:14 Defining and Preparing for Success
    30:22 Conclusion: Embracing Fear for Growth
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  • Anxiety is built into all our brains, examining the role of trauma in building fear responses helps us understand how to combat fear. We can also learn how trauma manifests in General Anxiety Disorder, Borderline (BPD), Narcissism (NPD) and ADHD.

    By studying the neuroscience of how fear and anxiety work in the brain we understand how life events and trauma shape our perceptions. To overcome the different fears we can learn from strategies required for individuals with specific disorders relating to fear to reduce their emotional reactions.

    Fear is controlled by 4 main areas in the brain, the Amygdala, the hippocampus, the Pre-Frontal Cortex and the Hypothalamus. They can keep us healthy, alive, and functioning normally. But different life events can cause them to become impaired or over-active in subtle ways causing much greater levels of fear and irrational behaviours.

    The episode explores how fears hold us back and the specific chemistry and biology to creates it and techniques we can learn to rebalance our brain towards more rational thinking and level responses.

    Tune in to learn how understanding fear can help you master your own mind and improve your life.


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    03:14 The Brain's Fear Circuitry
    06:16 The Role of Neuroception
    09:43 The Four Core Fears
    12:21 Trauma and Its Impact on Fear
    19:41 Understanding General Anxiety Disorder
    22:13 Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Fear
    25:51 Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
    27:13 The Neuroscience Behind BPD
    31:20 Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
    33:10 Lessons on Ego for All of Us
    36:44 ADHD and the Struggle to Mange Fear and Focus
    39:19 Strategies for Harnessing ADHD &Personal Experiences
    45:12 Concluding Thoughts on Fear
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  • Learn the economics of satisfaction, according to psychology.
    Our earliest lessons in life include that money can't buy happiness. But is that completely correct?

    We explore tactics to change your spending that can boost your mood on both a daily level and additionally build a longer-term sense of content satisfaction. Learning how to escape the nudges of advertising and society's expectations of spending and instead live in line with your values and priorities.

    Everyone has different needs and is operating on different levels. These rules help you learn to experiment to find what will work for you and build your own answers to important questions that can improve the quality of your life.


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    02:19 Exploring the Psychology of Money and Happiness
    04:25 #1: Spend on Experiences, Not Things
    08:09 #2: Invest in Relationships
    10:15 #3: Prioritize Health
    12:30 #4: Buy Time to Reduce Stress
    15:41 # 5: Make Smaller, Frequent Purchases
    18:27 #6 Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
    21:35 #7 Delaying Gratification to Build Anticipation
    24:06 #8 Investing in Yourself
    25:53 #9 Spending on Enabling Activities
    27:30 #10 Give Back to Others & Charity
    29:49 #Bonus - Exploring Novel & Weird Spending Habits
    33:43 Note - The Influence of Personal History and Social Dynamics
    35:19 Conclusion - Aligning Spending with Values
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  • From deciding what to work on to overcoming blockers - All the questions from August were answered in the Ask Me Anything of the month.

    Free listeners will only have access to the first 20 minutes. Premium subscribers can listen to the whole episode and be able to submit their own questions for future episodes.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    What causes resistance to learning?

    How do you differentiate an indie podcast? (especially when many podcasts have backing by network / business)


    What criteria do you use to determine if a project is worth pursuing?

    How do you handle uncertainties, fears, blockers when committing to a big project?

    Is it a good idea to pursue VC funding in the content creation industry?

    Tips to grow a network of people with similar interests who can provide support, feedback, and exposure?



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    02:23 #1 What makes someone resistant to learning?
    03:22 Energy and Learning
    04:33 Ego and Social Pressure
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    14:00 Don't be the best, be the only
    18:37 #3 What criteria do you use to tell if an idea is worth pursuing?
    20:30 Wrap up
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  • How to take the best shots in life and enjoy the process.

    In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, Sam Webster Harris delves into the psychology behind creating and seizing life's opportunities and overcoming the scarcity mindset.

    We are surrounded by pressures to achieve and plenty of people selling us the way, yet find ourselves going nowhere.
    Sam outlines practical steps you can take from any point in life to build a system around discovering opportunities and building a life we can be proud of on our own terms.

    Reduce anxiety about perfection and our rush to make it instantly and learn to build a much larger and inevitable success that comes through enjoyment and small daily actions.

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    Chapter
    00:00 Take better shots
    00:00 Introduction: Eminem's Scarcity Mindset
    00:15 The Psychology of Taking Shots
    00:58 Economic Choices and Financial Wisdom
    01:47 Welcome to the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast
    02:01 Big Announcement: Growth Mindset Premium Feed
    02:36 Exclusive Content and Community Benefits
    04:43 Listener Question: Career Change and Anxiety
    06:12 Understanding Your 'Why'
    09:48 The Importance of Small Steps
    11:15 Finding Your Passion and Enjoying the Process
    17:16 The Art of Taking Multiple Shots
    19:30 Sustainable Risk-Taking
    24:11 The MVP Mindset
    26:57 Testing Ideas and Customer Feedback
    28:03 Dating Ideas: A Personal Story
    30:32 The Importance of Not Quitting
    32:20 Reframing Failure as a Positive
    34:05 Finding Purpose and Passion
    35:12 The Reality of Difficult Achievements
    39:17 Conclusion: Infinite Games and Personal Success
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  • Expand your perception of experience and build more flow and joy into your daily life.

    Many people hate time, it is a constant enemy we fight against. Yet it is simply a continuous element of the Universe that we can't change.
    However, like illusions that can make a straight line seem bent in our minds, we can use our own mind to bend time for ourselves.

    This episode expands on several psychological phenomena to help you build a better relationship with time:

    Live a life that feels longer, richer and deeper

    Reframe feelings of anxiety

    Build your ability to focus, be productive, and do your best work


    It's an absolute favourite topic of Sam's and an episode he is sure you'll love.


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    Chapters:
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    00:48 Intro to the episode
    02:48 Tiktok as an example of bending time
    03:52 Stimulated to do new things
    04:58 Making new memories
    05:36 Do new stuff
    07:15 Memory is like a notepad
    09:35 Ride that edge like a surfer rides a wave
    12:37 Reframing feelings
    13:23 Public speaking example of reframing fear
    14:16 Vippassana example of reframing feelings
    15:08 Fasting to reframe your relationship with food and hunger
    16:37 Savor those slow moments
    17:40 Nir Eyal quote
    18:13 Bob Dylan quote
    18:20 Outro
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  • Channel productivity or creativity on-demand - experience more progress, positivity, and freedom using the power of your environment.

    In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast, we explore the significant impact of our environment on our overall mindset and actions.
    Delve into lesser-known productivity tips from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy and the actionable take-homes you can directly apply to your own life.

    Key insights explained:

    Cathedral Effect - for creativity or productivity

    The Movement Effect - For positivity and progress

    Intentional Laptoping - For focus and freedom


    Learn how your environment can be a game-changer in achieving a life well-lived, along with practical tips and personal anecdotes to build a productive and creative space around you.

    [Note - This archived episode was recorded two years ago while Sam was cycling around Europe - Obviously he was not on his bike at the time...]


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    Chapters:
    00:00 Environment Design for Unblocking Ourselves
    04:49 #1 Cathedral effect: Creativity vs Productivity
    07:18 #2 The Movement Effect: Positivity and Progress
    11:11 #3 Intentional Laptoping: Focus and Freedom
    15:36 Bonus laptop and work tips
    17:55 Summary of Environment Design
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  • 3 ways to stay dedicated to what is important in life, in a noisy world (and with a noisy mind).

    We are immersed in infinite options and distractions of alluring things we could be doing. Naturally we often find ourselves wanting to do all the things.

    A holiday in the Mediterranean, surfing in Bali or visiting pyramids - Why choose?

    Pursuing a career in finance, running a YouTube about cars, or becoming a teacher - Frustrating huh...

    Leaning into philosophy and the inner workings of our psychology we explore three lessons and mental models to help us calm our frenetic obsessions and build peace. We'll learn how to build an ability to focus on what matters, ignore passing surface desires and invest deeply in ourselves

    Some outcomes of this episode:

    Investing in yourself for the long term

    Recognise your different personalities and free them

    Prevent getting mentally ahead of ourselves

    Enjoying the journey



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    Chapters:

    00:00 The Infinite Directions and Endless Cycle of Decisions in Life
    02:07 Navigating Modern Choices and the Opportunity Costs of Commitments
    03:20 Cross-Pollinating Ideas and Breaking Barriers
    05:08 The Impact of Clothing on Personality
    09:51 The Dilemma of Choosing One Path When You Hold Multiple Interests
    13:43 The Importance of Focus to Achieve Results
    16:47 The Reality of Multitasking, Mental Masturbation, & Being Ahead of Ourselves
    18:33 Exceptions to the Rule: Taylor Swift's Dress Changes
    21:39 Embracing Change & Growth Through Our Life
    27:05 Finding Creativity to Expand the Interest Potential Of Any Domain
    28:28 Conclusion: Embrace Curiosity and Keep Growing
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  • Live a life well lived by exploring the depths of Psychology and Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges.

    Join host Sam Webster on the Growth Mindset Psychology Show as he engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges, the renowned researcher behind polyvagal theory.
    This episode delves into fundamental truths about psychology, societal norms, and personal growth. Dr. Porges shares insights on the body's physiological reactions to safety and threat, how they impact our behavior, and how understanding these can help us lead fulfilling lives.

    Tune in to explore the science of self-improvement and the importance of curiosity, all while unravelling the complexities of human existence.


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    Attachment Styles: Understanding our emotional blueprinte - 20th Feb 2024



    Stephen W. Porges, PhD

    Website - StephenPorges.com


    Work - PolyvagalInstitute.org


    Books - Book List


    Wikipedia - Stephen-Porges



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    00:00 Introduction to Curiosity, Safety and Mindset
    02:15 Basics of PolyVagal Theory and Episode Outline
    05:51 The Rubik's Cube of Psychology
    06:45 Primitive Organisms and Threat Response
    07:31 Creating a Safe Learning Environment
    08:43 Polyvagal Theory and Personal Reactions
    11:06 Intuition vs. Neural Reflex
    12:31 The Role of Voice and Intonation
    15:50 Social Pressure and Authenticity
    18:18 The Physiology of Safety and Stress
    20:27 Dealing with Constant Threat - Academic and Professional Challenges
    23:55 Stephen's Personal Journey and Academic Frustrations
    30:10 Curiosity, Creativity, and Personal Fulfillment
    41:45 The Zen of Loading the Dishwasher
    41:54 The Power of Focus
    43:18 Polyvagal Music: Healing Through Sound
    46:11 The Importance of Physiological State and Co-Regulation
    46:56 The Role of Rhythm in Well-being
    48:46 Exploring the History of Psychology
    50:15 The Intersection of Technology and Research
    52:55 Final Remarks
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  • How to manage stress, build a calmer state of mind and create a foundation for growth and autonomy.

    Polyvagal Theory is an intriguing sounding term that holds a lot of answers to how the body perceives threats and gives a surprising amount of actionable take homes that we can use in our everyday lives.

    Join Sam Webster in this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast as he dives deep into the fascinating world of fear, security, emotional intelligence and neuroscience.

    There are three main states in which our nervous system operates:

    Sympathetic (fight or flight)

    Parasympathetic (rest and digest)

    Dorsal vagal (shutdown)

    They impact our reactions, mental health, and ability to engage with the world.

    We'll learn how the body controls itself without conscious control and how to build techniques that give us the freedom to choose our own state and outcomes.

    This is essential listening for anyone with experience of trauma or attachment injuries but it is also fundamental for creating the security we need to have a growth mindset.


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    Recommended Books

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    Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller



    The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk




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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and the Growth Mindset Connection
    04:32 Understanding the Vagus Nerve
    06:03 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems (fight and flight vs relax and digest)
    09:55 The Dorsal Vagal State (shutdown and detach)
    15:07 Neuroception: Your Body's Spidey Sense
    19:57 Controlling our nervous system
    20:53 #1 Breathing Techniques for Calmness
    24:59 #2 Managing Stress with Lifestyle Changes
    27:55 The Importance of Vagal Tone
    29:02 #3 Exercise and Stress Management
    30:57 The Neuroscience Behind Exercise and Stress Reduction
    32:34 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on Neuroception
    34:07 The Importance of Attachment in Early Development
    35:09 #4 Healing from Past Trauma
    37:05 #5 The Role of Pets in Co-Regulation
    38:23 The Science of Human Connection and Attachment
    41:40 Polyvagal Theory in Education and Fostering Growth Mindset
    44:05 Applying Polyvagal Theory at Work to Build Productivity
    46:57 Strengthening Relationships Through Polyvagal Theory
    52:10 Personal Growth, Overcoming Challenges & Practical Tips for a Balanced Life
    56:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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  • Principles to enhance learning, independent thinking, and problem-solving, whilst reducing the feeling of being lost.

    Ever feel like you're constantly consuming information but losing touch with your own thoughts?
    This episode takes you on a journey back to the essential skill of listening to yourself.

    We'll explore the impact of continuous content on our ability to think independently and how it can dilute our personal insight. Hear expert advice on creating the mental space necessary for profound self-dialogue and reflection.

    By the end, you’ll learn how to balance input from the world with your own inner wisdom, transforming how you learn, solve problems, and engage with the world.

    Takeaways:

    Practical tools for self-dialogue

    How to create a healthy balance in consumption vs reflection

    Enhanced awareness of personal needs and feelings

    Slower and more independent ways of thinking



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    Slow Productivity - Cal Newport

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    Old Secrets to Calm and Purposeful Progress: Speeding up by slowing down - 22nd Jan 2024



    7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills that will make you happier - 5th Nov 2023



    10 powerful Stoic Questions (for a full life) - 6th Feb 2024




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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    04:34 Entertainment, Edutainment and Accessibility of Content
    06:26 Downside of Constant Learning, Capitalism and the Knowledge Economy
    07:32 The Balance Between Learning and Thinking for yourself
    08:47 Creativity, Brain Function, and Importance of Mental Downtime
    09:11 The Pitfalls of Over-Optimization and Finding the Right Balance
    11:08 The Value of Reflection when Adapting to Different Situations
    12:51 Embracing the Unknown
    13:35 Talking to Yourself and Organizing Your Thoughts
    15:45 Practical Tips for Self-Dialogue
    16:56 Overcoming Social Stigma and art of not giving a f###
    17:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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  • Developing the freedom to choose how you respond to situations in life is a core part of building a growth mindset.

    A fixed mindset approach leaves you at the mercy of events in life that will make you angry or sad and blame your circumstances with no control from you.
    A growth mindset allows you to build the space to determine how you react in any situation and be the person you want to be rather than the person the world pushes you to be.

    To achieve that we examine:

    The nature of Free Will and desire

    The role of our consciousness as an observer and actor

    Unconscious thought processes and behaviours

    How to master control of our responses in any situation

    How to observe physical and mental pain with curiosity


    This episode touches on some very important concepts deep in the fabric of our experiencing self as a human being. By understanding internal processes we can better control our actions and outcomes in life.


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    Books

    Upside of Irrationality - Dan Ariely

    Free Will - Sam Harris

    Conscious - Annika Harris

    The Map is Mostly Water - David Foster Wallace

    Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor Frankl



    Recommended Episodes


    Thinking Fast and Slow: How to make better decisions - 12th July 2024



    Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to avoid - 7th May 2024



    5 Stoic Principles for Creating Happiness Now - 5th Nov 2023



    10 powerful Stoic Questions (for a full life) - 6th Feb 2024




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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Personal Growth and Free Will
    01:59 Understanding Fixed and Growth Mindsets
    02:08 The Complexity of Psychology and Mindsets
    03:34 Episode plan - Diving into Consciousness and Free Will
    05:12 Habits and conscious and unconscious behaviour
    06:44 Case Study: The Sleepwalking Killer + The Compulsive Gambler
    11:44 Understanding the Limits of Free Will
    15:35 The Role of Desires and External Influences
    18:24 Conscious vs Subconscious thoughts and memories
    21:50 Building Free Will and Autonomy and issues with Fixed mindset
    25:38 Victor Frankl's Insights on building Free Will in everyday life
    28:17 Understanding Emotional Triggers
    30:25 David Foster Wallace on Thinking and Free Will
    33:10 The Psychology of Revenge
    38:33 Pain and Free Will - How meditation helps us control our reactions
    45:29 Applying Free Will in Daily Life
    47:02 Conclusion and Further Reading
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  • Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone. Learn to expand your mental horizons and build a healthy relationship with the fear of failure.

    To build new connections in the brain and learn we need to fail. Becoming an expert in anything requires being comfortable with being a crappy amateur.

    A great paradox of success is that it is built on a foundation of failure. Perfection is actually a common cause of fixed mindset attitudes and can block growth.

    Learn practical strategies to embrace the lessons hidden in setbacks and turn fear into a stepping stone for success:

    The failure rates of real success

    How to determine what a healthy failure rate is

    Build deliberate practice routines

    Create an enjoyment of the journey - mishaps and difficulty included


    It’s time to change how you view challenges and start celebrating the growth that comes from every misstep.

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    Chapters:
    00:00 The Importance of Failure
    02:13 #1 Increasing Your Failure Rate for Success
    04:19 Jobs, Startups, Investing and High Failure Rates
    06:04 #2 Deliberate Practice and Personal Growth
    07:09 Pushing Comfort Zones in Skiing and anything
    09:30 Learning Faster Through Deliberate Failure
    10:25 Books on Deliberate Practice
    10:51 #3 Enjoying the Ride: Embracing Failure
    16:22 Conclusion: Living an Interesting Life
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  • How our brain chemistry and architecture works are fascinating. It can also help us embrace challenges, learn faster and reconfigure our mindsets.

    Today we are diving deep into how the brain lays down its wiring and builds beliefs and behaviour patterns. We can then better understand how our mindsets are formed, how they shape our outcomes and what we can do about them.

    This is core knowledge for anyone wanting to invest in their personal journey and influence their outcomes in life. Instead of talking about opinions we are going straight to the source of the real science of self-improvement.


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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to Personal Limitations
    01:44 Neuroplasticity and Growth Mindset
    04:39 Growth and Fixed Mindset Explained
    06:05 The Science Behind Brain Development
    10:25 The Role of Nurture in Human Development
    13:19 Mindsets and Their Impact
    15:08 Learning Through Mistakes
    19:29 How Mindsets Are Built
    24:28 The Importance of Failure
    27:52 Reframing Failure for Growth
    29:19 The Problem with School and Mistakes
    30:10 Celebrating Mistakes and Effort
    31:03 The Root of Fixed Mindset Beliefs
    32:29 Final Thoughts on Growth and Learning
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  • Dive into the timeless insights of Morgan Housel's book 'Same As Ever' and the nature or things that never change.

    We unpack the most profound lessons from the book, exploring how subtle shifts in perspective can lead to monumental changes in personal finance and decision-making.

    Sam invites his book review cohost Nicolas Vereecke on the show to discover how Housel's principles can be applied to everyday life, providing clarity and guidance through the complexities of economics and behavioural finance.

    Lessons and principles include:

    Risk is what we don't see

    Balancing drive and satisfaction

    Investing in things that are permanent winners

    The role of Cohorts on success

    Permanent vs. Expiring information


    Join us as we decode strategies for smarter investing, savvier saving, and overall wiser financial health.


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    Morgan Housel Links

    Morgan's Blog - Collab Fund


    Morgan's Podcast - The Morgan Housel Podcast


    Psychology of Money

    Same As Ever


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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction - Things that never change
    04:29 Book summary: Same as Ever by Morgan Hause
    05:01 Human behaviour the Lindy Principle
    05:54 Key Takeaway: Progress is Hard to See
    06:56 The Impact of Evolution on Human Perception
    10:10 The Risks We Don't See
    10:47 The Role of Luck in Success
    16:06 Happiness and Expectations
    18:39 Balancing Stress and Relaxation
    20:42 Balancing drive with Satisfaction - Ad break
    23:13 The Influence of Your Social Circle
    28:06 The Impact of Age in Professional Hockey
    29:02 The Role of Private Tutoring in Education
    29:42 The Influence of Cohorts on Success
    31:16 Permanent vs. Expiring Information
    33:39 Books vs. Podcasts: A Debate
    37:46 Getting information from the source - Ad break 2
    42:42 The Value of Taste and Enthusiasm
    44:34 Book Review and Final Thoughts
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  • There is no better time to contemplate the meaning of your existence than a Tuesday.

    Tackle the meaty questions of life, using philosophical tools and some lessons from the school of Positive Psychology.

    We curiously dive through the principles of physics and the lessons of history to contemplate the effect of time on our lives. Opposingly we examine the effects of our life on everything else and why we even do things.

    Along the way, we'll take on ideas from Ghengis Kahn and Julius Caesar to songwriting and dancing. Some questions answered"

    What makes something worth doing?

    What is the point of Legacy?

    How can I be consistently happier?

    Why does no one want to be a mummy (Egyptian style) these days?

    What is the coolest saying ever?



    This is one of our more 'out there' episodes and Sam would like you to know he has not been taking drugs and that he is always like this.


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    Related Episodes

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    Make Time Your Friend - May 26th, 2024



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    Chapters:
    00:00 How Time Creates Existence
    01:06 Exploring the Philosophy of Time
    02:49 Why the Concept of Winning Doesn't Exist
    05:42 Patterns in the River of Time
    06:52 Julius Caesar and the power of words
    08:02 Patterns in Music and Art
    09:54 Fighting Entropy with Patterns
    12:23 The Temporary Nature of Existence
    13:12 Creating Patterns for Others vs. Self
    14:12 The Concept of Legacy
    16:06 Optimizing for the Experiencing Self
    19:01 Final Thoughts and Outro
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  • Some of the most important life skills sound strange to work on. But high-performers work on them anyway.

    From building your curiosity and enthusiasm to a better sense of humour. Several life skills make all the difference in your social and professional life. We'll even learn essential ideas that make us happier, more patient and more right. Yes, that's a thing.

    What's odd is that society says many things like our interests and humour are just part of who we are. We feel ashamed to want to work on becoming more unique. That is a fixed mindset approach.

    We embrace our weird side and do our own thing. Become the black sheep that doesn't follow the herd and build skills that make us truly unique, memorable, and happy on our terms.


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    Get Noticed and Be Remembered - Aug 30th, 2022


    The Simple Art of Happiness - Bob Asim - 21st May, 2018



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    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction: Unconventional Traits for Success
    03:48 #1- Becoming a Deep Thinker
    08:53 Focusing on Quality Information
    10:12 Train your Attention and Build your Environment
    13:38 #2 Building Curiosity: The Key to Lifelong Learning
    17:35 #3 How to Be Unique
    22:55 #4 Discovering and Nurturing Your Interests
    27:15 #5 The Power of Humor: A Life-Changing Skill
    29:01 Practical Tips for Developing a Sense of Humor
    30:25 Developing Your Unique Comedy Style
    32:37 Mastering the Rule of Threes
    34:41 The Magic of Puns
    37:05 #6 Building Enthusiasm in Life
    40:59 #7 Understanding Ego in Communication
    46:07 #8 How to Stay Calm and Patient
    52:52 Bonus areas to consider
    55:59 Send Off
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  • Why top performers embrace imperfection and celebrate victories.

    We dig into the show archives to uncover the timeless topic of perfectionism.

    Hedonic adaption is a major reason we aren't as happy as we should be and relentlessly pursue the next thing without taking time to even reflect on the happiness we are seeking.

    Lessons from the episode:

    Balancing perfect with good enough

    When our work is better than we think it is

    Why we aren't as happy as we deserve

    The importance Recognising achievements

    Building more sustainable happiness


    When we ask ourselves why are we unhappy we often seek more things to solve our problems and jump onto the next things as quickly as possible. However, a big part of our unhappiness is this exact habit to relentlessly move on that we can't even experience joy when we do achieve something.

    This episode will help ground you in reality.


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    When and What to Celebrate

    Is your work better than you think it is?



    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction to perfectionism and Celebrating Our Wins
    03:09 Celebrating Successes
    04:17 Perfectionism and Letting Go
    06:41 The Concept of Bundling in Business
    08:46 The Importance of Celebrating Achievements
    10:17 The Struggles of Entrepreneurship
    11:28 Prioritizing Celebrations for long-term success
    14:21 Personal Achievement: Running an Ultra Marathon
    17:40 Recognizing Your Own Successes that pass us by
    18:54 Reflecting on 200 Episodes
    20:51 Future Plans and New Projects
    22:51 Conclusion and Call to Action
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  • The surprising psychology of rationality, bias, numbers and happiness can improve your decision-making.

    Daniel Kahneman's 'Thinking Fast and Slow' explores the interplay between our fast, intuitive thinking (System 1) and our slow, rational thinking (System 2).
    Sam discusses various cognitive biases and how our thinking systems cause them such as the anchoring effect, availability heuristic, confirmation bias, and overconfidence bias.

    He also covers fundamental theories like prospect theory and the peak-end rule, offering practical insights on fostering happiness and making better life choices. Stay tuned to learn more about how our brains work and how we can use this knowledge for self-improvement.

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    Further Reading:


    Thinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman


    Predictably Irrational - Dan Ariely


    Further Listening
    Enjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series:


    Ego Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th]



    Human Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th]



    Confirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [June 4th]



    Reality Distortion and the 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th]



    Cognitive Rigidity and How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th]


    [YOU ARE HERE] - Thinking Fast and Slow




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    Chapters:
    00:00 Understanding Cognitive Biases, comedy and systems of thinking
    02:50 Deep Dive into System One and System Two Thinking
    04:15 How System 1 and System 2 Work Together
    05:40 System 1's Impact on Decision Making
    07:18 System 1 and Politics
    10:20 The Teenage Brain and System 2 Development
    11:24 Cognitive Biases and Their Impact
    16:34 The Law of Large Numbers
    21:29 Prospect Theory and Risk Assessment
    21:46 The Cookie Analogy: Understanding Loss Aversion
    22:31 Rationality and Utility Theory in Economics
    24:30 Prospect Theory: Perception of Value and Risk
    26:06 Probability and Decision Making
    28:19 The Experiencing Self vs. The Remembering Self
    30:07 The Peak-End Rule and Its Impact on Memory
    33:45 Balancing Moment-to-Moment Pleasure and Long-Term Satisfaction
    36:56 The Focusing Illusion: What Really Matters
    42:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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