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    Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

    Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives.

    WHY LISTEN?

    Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it?

    This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you’re navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change.

    WHAT YOU’LL GET

    Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism.

    Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn’t have to be.

    We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system.

    WHAT YOU DON’T GET

    No pseudoscience. No oversimplified “hacks.” No hustle porn.

    Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health.

    THE APPROACH

    Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development.

    Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life.

    YOUR HOST

    I’m Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives.

    This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation.

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    PAST SERIES

    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 and Relationships

    — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets

    — Addiction and Behaviour Change

    — Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory

    — Mental Strength and Self-Discipline

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    Old Secrets to Calm, Purposeful Progress Jan 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Do you feel like you're always rushing and never accomplishing anything meaningful? It's time to ditch the addiction to speed and rediscover the power of patience.


    We know that "Slow and steady wins the race" yet today's culture has a new obsession, SPEED. We want to get rich quick, build abs in 10 minutes and we want to go everywhere and we want to do it NOW.


    This episode will recalibrate how you think about progress and recalibrate your approach to goals, habits, and mindset. Stop seeking instant gratification and superficial gains. Ditch distraction and shift your focus from superficial productivity to deep, compounding gains.


    Slow down and rediscover the joy of the journey without racing to the destination!


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen


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    Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Slow Down - Work Purposefully - Build Momentum


    Chapters:

    00:00 How to create real impact

    01:45 Pre-roll break

    01:47 Idolising speed

    03:58 Building true momentum

    06:42 Optionality is a curse - build focus and inertia

    10:37 Michael Jordan's secret to success

    11:17 The problems with modern dating

    12:06 LinkedIn Jobs - AD

    14:13 Social media fuels our addiction to speed

    16:48 Marcus Aurelius on the power of slowing down

    18:03 Patience creating happiness and growth

    21:14 Realizations of ADHD

    21:55 Going "all in" builds momentum

    22:37 Send off


    Topics:

    self-improvement lessons

    patience and persistence for growth mindset

    instant results, poor foundations

    recalibrating mindsets

    building momentum for progress

    ancient wisdom from stoicism

    Mr. Beast's mindset for long-term content strategy analysis

    Michael Jordan's work ethic and persistence

    Marcus Aurelius meditations

    problems with modern relationships

    Charles Darwin's routine and slow observation evolutionary theory impact

    compounding gains over time

    Overcoming the speed delusion in personal development

    The myth of doing more faster debunked

    Forbes 30 under 30 reality vs. expectation

    The power of patience in achieving goals

    Avoiding the trap of rushing in modern life

    Long-term success strategies in psychology and business

    Embracing slow progress for meaningful achievements

    Psychological benefits of a slower approach to success

    Growth mindset approach to long-term goal setting

    The illusion of quick success in the digital age

    Lessons from Michael Jordan on patience and growth

    Charles Darwin's contributions to understanding slow progress

    How Mr. Beast's patience built a YouTube empire

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    24 Stoic Rules To Change Your Life Jan 19, 2024
    Show notes

    No matter what life throws your way in 2024, adopting a Stoic mindset can set you up for both success and satisfaction.


    Join our host, Sam Webster Harris, as he walks through 24 powerful Stoic rules that are just as important today as 2000 years ago. The lessons will help you develop more mindfulness, discipline, generosity, calmness, and contentment in your life. We'll tackle big ideas like controlling what you can control, letting go of resentment, and finding joy in simple things.


    So tune in to learn how embracing voluntary discomfort, practicing gratitude, and reviewing your actions can help you achieve equanimity and personal growth. With a little bit of Stoic philosophy in your back pocket, you'll be ready to handle whatever comes your way with grace and wisdom.


    Episode recommendations:


    Gratitude Lessons (That Don't Suck)


    Diagnose and Fix Your Real Problems


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be our best.


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    Episode: 24 Stoic Rules To Change Your Life


    Chapter:

    00:00 The answer for living a good life

    01:31 Pre-roll advert

    01:35 24 Rules of Stoicism

    02:02 #1

    02:49 #2

    04:29 #3

    06:47 #4

    07:47 #5

    09:43 #6

    10:47 #7

    11:46 #8

    13:25 #9

    14:45 #10

    16:05 #11

    17:27 BetterHelp ad

    18:46 #12

    19:42 #13

    20:37 #14

    21:31 #15

    22:25 #16

    23:25 #17

    24:39 #18

    25:21 #19

    26:01 #20

    27:01 #21

    27:41 #22

    28:53 #23

    29:53 #24

    30:33 Bonus


    Topics:

    biggest lessons of stoicism

    stoicism principles and mindsets

    ancient stoic wisdom

    growth mindset psychology

    resilience and grit

    cultivating generosity

    gratitude practices

    Everyday mindfulness

    self-discipline and growth

    reflection, improvement learning

    self-improvement podcast

    ancient philosophy for modern times

    live like a stoic

    boosting inner strength

    handling adversity

    overcoming challenges and setbacks

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    How to Build Intelligence and Wisdom Jan 16, 2024
    Show notes

    Are you ready to unlock your full potential and make smarter decisions in 2024? This episode provides a blueprint for developing true intelligence and wisdom.


    Learn why IQ is not the only determinant of success and what the components of complete intelligence are. Study practices anyone can use to reveal the thought patterns and habits holding you back. Learn daily practices to increase intelligence and open up new patterns of thinking.


    Whether you want to improve relationships, find fulfilling work, create healthy habits, or set goals, this episode will teach you how to reflect on the past year and make choices without regret moving forward.


    You'll get tips on diversifying your learning, adopting a growth mindset, deliberate practice for better decision-making, and leveraging your emotional intelligence.

    Become a lifelong learner, gain awareness through introspection, and develop the mental strength to create the life you want.


    Journal Prompts

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    Growth Mindset podcast

    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Watch us - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: How to Nurture Intelligence and Wisdom


    Chapters:

    00:00 Making more intelligent decisions

    01:02 Pre-roll advert

    01:06 Behaving intelligently

    08:33 Spotting patterns in your environment and learning from them

    12:29 Experiment and adapt quickly

    13:56 Spotting patterns

    16:58 Dedicate time

    18:41 Betterhelp ad

    20:00 Be an intelligent investor

    26:38 Questions that will give a motivational boost if you're feeling lost

    28:16 Journaling prompts

    30:36 Feedback from peers and friends

    33:11 Therapy and coaching

    34:46 Deliberate practice

    38:15 Send off


    Topics:

    Daily Practices to Increase Intelligence

    Cultivating Intelligence through Growth Mindset

    Expanding Wisdom with Positive Attitude Practices

    Embracing Mistakes for Intellectual Growth

    Strategies for Developing a Growth Mindset

    The Role of Positivity in Enhancing Intelligence

    Overcoming Fear of Failure to Boost Wisdom

    Practical Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset

    Building Smarter Habits for Lifelong Learning

    Growth Mindset Techniques for Wisdom Enhancement

    Learning from Mistakes: A Path to Greater Intelligence

    Creating a Culture of Continuous Intellectual Improvement

    The Intersection of Positive Attitude and Smart Growth

    Transforming Your Mindset for Enhanced Cognitive Abilities

    Unlocking the Power of Positive Thinking for Smarter Learning

    The Journey to Intellectual Brilliance via Growth Mindset

    Harnessing the Power of Positivity for Intellectual Advancements

    Evolving Beyond Mistakes with a Growth-Oriented Approach

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    Engineer Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience Jan 12, 2024
    Show notes

    It's time to stop searching for motivation and start building it instead.


    Willpower alone doesn’t work. One day you're fired up and ready to crush it, the next you're staring blankly at the wall wondering where your motivation went.


    In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, learn the scientifically proven tactics to construct motivation that sticks long-term - even through the toughest challenges. Discover the 4 key types of motivation, how to tap into them, and the warning signs that your motivation is unsustainable.


    Learn why sheer willpower backfires, how small wins compound, and how to reframe mundane tasks into extraordinary achievements. Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations fuels success when we can also tap into our values.


    This episode will boost grit, and encourage a growth mindset using actionable insights from psychology and motivation science. Your passport to sustainable drive and motivation starts here


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


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    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


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    Episode: Engineer Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience


    Chapters:

    0:00 Hiking through the coastal path of UK

    02:03 Pre-roll advert

    02:07 Building a stronger mindset and unstoppable motivation

    02:40 Nuances of human motivation

    04:45 Extrinsic motivation examples

    07:24 What drives people to continue

    08:25 4 types of motivation

    11:00 Mid-roll advert

    13:42 Identifying personal values

    20:10 Aligning your actions with your values

    24:45 Celebrate small wins

    26:00 Seek feedback and reflect on it

    27:15 Send off


    Topics:

    Building Unstoppable Motivation Through Values

    Harnessing Identified Motivation for Resilience

    Introjected Motivation: Internal Pressures as a Drive

    Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations for Success

    Achieving Round-the-World Records with Value-Driven Motivation

    Mindset Strategies for Building a Successful Business

    Transforming Life by Understanding Motivation Sources

    Psychology Behind Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience

    Utilizing Identified and Introjected Motivations Effectively

    Goal Setting Strategies Inspired by Psychological Motivations

    How Identified Motivation Fuels Incredible Achievements

    Leveraging Internalized Pressure for Positive Outcomes

    The Role of Values in Sustaining Motivation

    Developing Resilience Through Psychological Mindsets

    Mastering Motivation: Insights from Psychology Experts

    From Intrinsic to Identified: Evolving Motivation for Success

    The Science of Building Unbreakable Willpower and Drive

    Achieving Personal and Professional Milestones with Strategic Motivation

    Cultivating a Mindset for Overcoming Life’s Challenges

    Empowering Personal Change with Introjected Motivation Techniques

    Growth Mindset approach to build motivation and resilience

    Mindsets behind grit and will-power


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    7 Habits of Highly Miserable People Jan 09, 2024
    Show notes

    How we screw ourselves over and sabotage our happiness.

    Learn the cognitive biases, comfortable lies and deceitful practices that become routines and invite joy back into your life!


    In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, our host, Sam Webster, exposes the 7 toxic habits that secretly create misery - and how to ditch them for good.

    If you want to break destructive patterns holding you back from the happiness you deserve, this frank life skills discussion is for you. Become your own best friend and start making choices that set you up for success, not sabotage. Your future self will thank you!


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


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    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Episode: Exposing 7 Habits of Miserable People


    Chapters:

    00:00 Create happiness, remove misery

    01:03 Pre-roll advert

    01:07 Habits of miserable people

    01:12 Bad habit - #1 Lying to ourselves

    04:13 Bad habit #2 - Procrastination

    07:39 Bad habit #3 - Victimhood and avoiding responsibility

    10:10 Bad habit #4 - Money

    13:17 Bad habit #5 - Isolation

    17:52 Bad Habit #6 - Social Media

    20:35 Bad habit #7 - Ignoring real self-care

    25:03 Bonus Habit - Fixed Mindset and resistant to change

    26:34 Send off


    Topics:

    procrastination

    lying to yourself

    motte-and-bailey fallacy

    victim mentality

    financial habits

    isolation

    social media comparison

    self care

    mental health

    fixed mindset

    happiness

    present moment

    personal development

    mindset transformation

    stop sabotaging yourself

    break bad habits

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    Be More Yourself in 2024 Jan 05, 2024
    Show notes

    Kick-off 2024 with a plan to be unapologetically you!


    Are you ready to shed limiting beliefs and step into your fullest potential? In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the nuanced psychology of the unexpected blockers that prevent us from being our authentic selves and living life on our terms.


    You’ll learn how to quiet your inner critic, practice radical self-acceptance, and have the courage to pursue your unconventional dreams. Expect empowering stories, surprising mindset shifts, and tools to help you break free from conformity, stop comparing yourself to others, and unlock your unique gifts.


    It’s time to delete the rulebook, honor your weirdness, and infuse your life with more freedom, fulfillment and fun. Tune in now to begin your journey to self-discovery and a personalized vision of success. You deserve to live boldly as the one-of-a-kind person you are!”


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


    - - -


    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Be More Yourself in 2024


    Chapters:

    00:00 Unusual blockers to growth

    01:58 Identify traits to be your best self

    02:29 Peers that block our natural self

    05:09 Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset psychology

    08:33 Helpful and Unhelpful Stories

    12:42 Tips to keep yourself grounded

    14:14 Questions to reflect on to be more yourself

    17:37 Sendoff


    Topics

    be your authentic self

    redefine success

    self-improvement

    personal growth

    societal expectations

    embrace weirdness

    embracing individuality

    self-discovery

    limitless potential

    stand out from the crowd

    self-acceptance

    self-love

    growth mindset vs fixed mindset

    psychology of improvement

    Identifying toxic behaviours of groups and individuals

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    Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Timeless Wisdom for Better Days Jan 02, 2024
    Show notes

    Discover powerful ancient wisdom for growth and self-improvement from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In this psychology-focused episode, we extract timeless insights from Marcus Aurelius' profound personal notebook "Meditations" to find inner peace and live a virtuous life.


    Learn stoic techniques to turn obstacles into opportunities, control emotional reactions, avoid judgment, and focus inwards. Apply Marcus Aurelius' deep introspective lessons to reduce stress, build confidence, change perspectives, and boost resilience in the modern world.


    Tune in as we bridge the 2000-year gap to extract practical lessons from one of history's greatest philosophers. Allow Marcus Aurelius' uncompromising views to positively shape your perspectives and transform your actions to be wiser than yesterday.


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    Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET for 10% off.


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


    - - -


    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Timeless Wisdom for Better Days


    Chapters:

    00:00 Marcus Aurelius' book Meditations

    02:01 Pre-roll advert

    02:06 Anger and self-control

    03:44 Be good no matter what

    05:17 The importance of truthfulness

    06:59 Don't retreat from the world

    07:51 Everyone is better at something

    11:28 How crisis leads to strength

    14:10 Mid-roll advert - BetterHelp

    15:29 Being open to correction

    18:08 Understanding other people's perspective

    20:53 Meditation helps assess emotional reactions

    22:20 Judging yourself by others' higher standards

    25:03 Just act virtuously


    Topics:

    Meditations

    Marcus Aurelius

    Lessons of Stoicism

    Ancient Philosophy

    Self-improvement tips

    Ancient wisdom

    Roman empire

    Psychology of self-improvement

    Virtue and resilience

    Emotions and self-control

    Reactions

    Wellbeing

    Introspection

    Mindfulness

    Perspective shift

    Change

    Truthfulness

    Self-mastery

    Wiser than yesterday

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    10 Golden Rules for Habit Formation Dec 29, 2023
    Show notes

    Why do some habits stick while others quickly crumble? This episode investigates the psychology of habits.


    Learn the science-backed secrets to forming habits that stick. In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris, breaks down the psychology behind habit formation and shares 10 research-proven rules to finally adopt your desired routines.


    Through examining studies on motivation, neuroscience, and behavior change, you'll discover how to overcome obstacles, leverage your environment, and create a habit formation blueprint tailored to your personality.


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


    - - -


    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: 10 Golden Rules for Habit Formation


    Chapters:

    00:00 - Forming habits for growth

    02:51 - Rule #1

    07:07 - Rule #2

    14:44 - Rule # 3

    20:11 - Rule # 4

    23:07 - Rule # 5

    27:02 - Rule # 6

    30:01 - Rule # 7

    35:38 - Rule # 8

    39:27 - Rule # 9

    46:10 - Rule # 10

    49:34 - Bonus rule

    52:33 - Send off


    Topics:

    Habit formation

    Psychology

    Neuroscience

    Behaviour change

    Goal setting

    Habit stacking

    Mindfulness

    Self-compassion

    Self-improvement

    Atomic habits

    Positive psychology

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    Walls of Perception: See Reality Hidden Behind Ego Blind Spots, Innate Biases & Terrible Logic Dec 22, 2023
    Show notes

    Do we see reality? In this thought-provoking episode, host Sam Webster Harris challenges us to shake off our nature and break down our barriers of perception.


    Delving into psychology and real-world examples, he reveals how our ego can lead us to make unreasonable judgments, erect barriers, and neglect the deeper connections we share with all people. Learn how flawed assumptions fuel prejudice, tribalism, racism, and sexism and enable atrocities throughout history.


    Discover why emphasizing similarities over differences allows us to build bridges, make wiser decisions, and lead with love. An insightful listen that will open your mind and heart to the endless ways we are united in our basic desires and capabilities.


    It is ideal for those seeking perspective, patience, and loving-kindness in divisive times. Equip yourself with the tools to move beyond bias, understand different views, and extend compassion - even to your enemies.


    It’s Christmas and a time for increasing love in the world and focusing on understanding each other better instead of amplifying our differences and pushing ourselves apart.


    If humanity's final exam is how we treat each other, this podcast will help you pass with flying colors.


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


    - - -


    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Walls of Perception: See reality hidden behind ego blind spots, innate biases & terrible logic


    Chapters:

    00:00 Our focus on differences

    00:34 Acast Ad break

    02:13 Chimpanzees and Humans

    05:22 New York vs. London

    07:46 Similarities and differences of siblings

    12:10 Dangers of focusing on our differences

    14:27 Nazi's, Milei and our need for hope

    18:19 Acast Ad break

    18:27 Modern day: Isreal Hamas war

    21:09 Racism and biases fueling war over compassion

    21:48 Combating Sexism and Patriarchy

    23:50 When feminism can create poor assumptions

    26:27 Don't compare edge cases

    28:52 Overcoming tribalism

    31:42 Applying compassion over Christmas holiday

    33:11 Send off


    Topics

    Ego blind spots

    Innate biases

    First principles thinking

    Develop a growth mindset

    Divisive politics

    Finding common ground and practical solutions

    Patriarchy, sexism, and feminism

    Racism, colonialism, war-mongering and paths to peace

    The issues behind Israel and Gaza

    Understanding your enemies

    Seeing reality

    Clouded thinking and poor logic

    Developing wisdom and understanding

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    Open Minded Testing of Principles to Live By Dec 20, 2023
    Show notes

    St Augustine walked a long and winding road from violence and gratification to virtue and veneration. He wrote one of the first surviving autobiographies that also recorded his scientific approach to understanding religion and humanity with our flaws whilst exploring the philosophy of fulfilment.


    Journey inside the mind of one of history’s most influential thinkers. In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, we’re unpacking the first autobiography ever written – the Confessions of St. Augustine.


    In this episode we explore the landmark autobiography “Confessions” by St. Augustine, braiding philosophical insights across a dramatic life story arc. Journey through profound realizations about memory, learning, time, astrology, friendship formed through shared misdeeds, and the innate darkness within humanity. See how misguided faith gave way to an abiding wisdom we still reference today.”


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


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    Connect with Sam:


    Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

    Twitter - @samjamharris

    Instagram - @SamJam.zen

    Youtube - @Samjam


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: Open Minded Testing of Principles to Live By


    Chapters:

    0:00 Curiosity Fuels the Quest for Truth

    02:27 Overview on the Confessions of Saint Augustine

    05:22 Ancient philosophies answering basic questions

    06:27 St. Augustine's early childhood

    10:34 Astrology's limit

    12:09 Augustine's teenage years

    14:22 Nature vs. Nurture

    17:53 Ancient Understanding on Memory

    19:34 Send off


    Topics

    St. Augustine

    The Confessions

    Stoicism

    Self improvement

    Humans Natural Flaw

    Overcoming Sinfulness

    Living in the Present

    Short-term Gratification

    Memory

    Astrology

    Curiosity

    Attraction of Faith an Happiness

    Spirituality

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