Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

3 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Self-Help Traps and Just Start Enjoying Your Life


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Self-help is sometimes the opposite. It can end up increasing your task list with a bunch of unrealistic expectations you never achieve.

Today’s conversation is about navigation, not directions.

We explore the quiet difference between a compass you trust and a checklist someone sells. Passport stamps matter less than the personality you bring to the journey; so does the company you invite to walk beside you.


We trade a stack of generic self-help books for three simple ideas you can put on a sticky note.

The answer might not even be faster growth but perhaps wiser detours and a network that grows because we grow.

  • Work out if a new habit is worthwhile or if you should be doing less
  • Build a personal compass based on your own interests
  • Show up as the person you are



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          Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


          Episode: 3 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Self-Help Traps and Just Start Enjoying Your Life


          Chapters:

          00:00 The Problem with Much Self-Help Advice

          02:59 Reality's Complexities vs. Simplistic Advice

          09:09 Principle 1: Be Kind and Helpful

          13:12 Principle 2: Spend Time with Those Who Let You Be Yourself

          16:52 Principle 3: Take Ownership and Responsibility

          21:22 Send Off


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