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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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    Growth Mindset Premium

    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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    Copyright: © 2024 Samuel Webster Harris

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    Latest Episodes:
    Increase output, learn faster, avoid burnout Aug 23, 2022
    Show notes

    Relying on stress for productivity is a recipe for burnout. We can avoid burnout and increase our output when we optimise our mindsets.


    We can keep our mind firing on all cylinders through excitement and enjoyment instead of through stress and difficulty.


    We can learn faster and access more of our potential when we treat our brain like a brain instead of like a muscle.


    Brain training and mind workouts can be completely reframed to have a much bigger effect once we know what we are doing.


    - - -


    Connect with Sam:

    • Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine
    • Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking
    • Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday
    • Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!



    TimeStamps

    • 00:00 - Train your mind
    • 01:02 - Am I really Sam Harris?
    • 02:29 - Alan Watts: Make work play
    • 03:27 - Learning from memory champions
    • 04:16 - Rapid transformations
    • 06:02 - Fundamental difference: Mind vs Muscle
    • 09:15 - Different responses to stress
    • 11:38 - Good vs Bad Teachers
    • 13:27 - Gamifying tedious tasks
    • 14:34 - Alexander the Great and conquering
    • 16:08 - Steve Jobs, connecting the dots looking backwards
    • 16:44 - Make exercise fun
    • 17:53 - Shape hard things into enjoyment
    • 19:47 - Jason Mraz: beauty is in acknowledging your own interests and power

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    Master finishing things Aug 16, 2022
    Show notes

    Finishing things is an art we need to take seriously. By digging into where we are blocked we can identify our problems with the task at hand and we might even gain a broader understanding of our purpose as well.


    This episode presents some alternative strategies to really help you identify good ideas and get things completed.


    Questions to reflect on:

    • Which tasks do I reliably finish?
    • Could some of them create value if I did more of them?
    • What are my unfinished projects?
    • What are the specific tasks within the project that I avoid?
    • How can I make it more likely to complete the difficult task?
    • (Make it smaller / delegate it / change the time / do it with others)
    • Can I remove the difficult tasks entirely?
    • Do I start things which I know I won’t finish and might be damaging?
    • What is my goal in starting them?
    • Is there a very different way to get there?
    • How much time do I put into things I don’t have an interest in?
    • If I look at my goals should I say no to these things?
    • What are the best ideas I haven't done?
    • Can I let go of perfect and treat them as a stepping stone?


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    Connect with Sam:

    • Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine
    • Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking
    • Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday
    • Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!

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    Own how others affect you Aug 09, 2022
    Show notes

    We are often told we are the product of the 5 people we spend the most time with. This episode explores the cases where this isn't true and what we can learn from examining the relationships we have.

    We learn that actually, the most significant effect is from those that prevent us from being ourselves. Otherwise, we are free to choose the qualities we are inspired by regardless of how much time we spend with people.



    Questions to reflect on

    • What are my strengths? When do I feel like I am being myself?


    • I am putting my energy directly into the thing I want to do or is it postponed for some reason?
    • Is there a faster way to reach the lifestyle I want?


    • Who are my idols? Why do I look up to them? Could I have better idols?


    • Who are 5 cool but very different friends to me, what would they tell me to do?



    Connect with Sam:

    Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine


    Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking


    Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday


    Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!



    Timestamps

    • 00:00 - What is a growth mindset
    • 00:20 - You are not the 5 people you spend time with
    • 01:00 - Be yourself
    • 01:23 - The skier parable
    • 04:08 - Don't be blocked from being yourself
    • 04:40 - Best friends
    • 06:30 - Opposite can work
    • 08:50 - Choose your inspiration
    • 09:36 - Small encounters can have butterfly effects
    • 10:53 - Prioritise healthy relationships
    • 11:30 - Avoid being generic groups/cliques
    • 12:08 - Sahil Lavingia and GumRoad
    • 13:53 - Variety is the spice of life
    • 14:53 - Questions to journal on (see above)
    • 16:05 - Life tips


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    3 secrets to change your thinking Aug 02, 2022
    Show notes

    Your thinking reflects your environment.

    We have all heard the best practices for improving your focus. These three ideas are just as influential and no one knows about them.


    Connect with Sam:

    Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine


    Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking


    Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday


    Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!




    Timestamps

    • 00:00 - Our thinking reflects our environment
    • 01:32 - ADHD medication compared to environment
    • 02:27 - The Cathedral Effect
    • 04:59 - The Movement Effect
    • 08:49 - Intentional Laptoping
    • 12:58 - Bonus laptop tips
    • 15:16 - Summary

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    Remove personal limits Jul 26, 2022
    Show notes

    Often the thing holding us back more than anything is ourselves.


    The episode helps uncover the limiting beliefs we have and how they are made. We then come up with ways to question these beliefs and form empowering mindsets.




    Connect with Sam:

    Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine


    Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking


    Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!



    Timestamps

    • 00:00 - Introduction
    • 01:00 - e.g. 1 - singing
    • 02:55 - Time horizons
    • 03:35 - Breaking records and setting goals
    • 04:40 - Culture
    • 06:20 - the intelligence trap
    • 07:32 - Evolutionary psychology of limits
    • 08:40 - Questioning beliefs
    • 09:10 - If things were easy
    • 10:15 - Tony Robbins advice
    • 11:10 - Summary

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    Stop dreaming, start doing Jul 19, 2022
    Show notes

    The difference between amateurs and professionals is process and dedication.

    If you want to achieve big dreams or 'find your calling' you have to take consistent action. This episode dives into ways to make it happen and gives new ways to think about it.


    Connect with Sam:

    Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine


    Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking


    Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday


    Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!



    Timestamps

    00:00 - Amateurs vs professional goal seeking

    00:37 - Growth-minded ambition vs fixed minded

    01:08 - The trap of "find your calling"

    02:30 - The real work behind your calling

    03:22 - "When I feel like it" means never

    04:37 - Writing as a hobby or a profession

    06:17 - Podcasting quality to be professional

    08:12 - Making your own path

    09:43 - Seeking a new purpose

    11:40 - Questions to stop dreaming and start doing

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    Expand your comfort zone Jun 14, 2022
    Show notes

    Success lies outside of our comfort zone. Learning to regularly leave our comfort zone behind is the key to growing and achievement.


    This podcast is a masterclass in strategies and lessons that help you face fears and expand your comfort zone.


    Learn more about deliberate practice and strategies to enjoy your moments of failure as opportunities.


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    Connect with Sam:

    • Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking
    • Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday
    • Support the Show - Patreon
    • Listen and connect with the show - Podvine

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it . And of course, share with your friends!

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    Growth Mindset - An introduction Jun 10, 2022
    Show notes

    Sam was supposed to record an advert but got a little lost with making rhymes about mindset. He is fully aware he is an idiot.

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    Fail Your Way to Success Jun 07, 2022
    Show notes

    Don't be scared of failure. Eccie Newton tells us about the relentless setbacks whilst building her catering idea into a company that's raised over £350 million.


    "For one thing to go right, a hundred things had to go wrong."


    Eccie's is a brilliant story of resilience and strength and this is a must-listen for any growth mindset or business enthusiasts.


    Timestamps

    00:01:34 Working through the "Trough of sadness"

    00:03:22 No no, everything went wrong, Literally Everything

    00:04:26 Epic Pie day failure

    00:05:58 First ever VC meeting

    00:08:23 Raw is More Cookbook

    00:11:16 Scaling up mistakes

    00:14:08 Why even start a business

    00:17:07 Work with the right people

    00:18:14 Earliest vivid memory - Infinity

    00:19:56 Kindest thing - Forgiveness

    00:21:41 Round Up and Reflection


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    Connect with Eccie:

    Karma Kitchen

    Karma Can

    LinkedIn


    Connect with Sam:

    Join the conversation on the social podcast app - Podvine

    Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking

    Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday

    Support the Show - Patreon

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends!


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    Increase your opportunities May 24, 2022
    Show notes

    Wish you didn't have to chase for opportunities? Start making them come to you instead.

    Learn how to put your best foot forwards for everyone to see. Follow the tactics of the successful people who got themselves out there.


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    Connect with Sam:

    • Sam's newsletter on creativity and entrepreneurship - Explosive Thinking
    • Sam's podcast on books - Wiser Than Yesterday
    • Support the Show - Patreon
    • Listen and connect with the show - Podvine

    If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it . And of course, share with your friends!



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