Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

34 Unconventional Life Lessons You Don't Learn In School


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Mental models, hard truths & priceless wisdom I wish I knew 10 years ago.


From how to really think about IQ or Money to establishing the point of your life in a confused society.


This episode covers 34 of my favourite and unintuitive lessons this year for getting along in the world without regrets.


Some of the main themes covered:

  • Pursuing the right things
  • Working with your emotions
  • Improving your career and work life
  • Making the most of your potential
  • Building your own independent beliefs
  • Focussing on what truly matters
  • Creating your own luck
  • Overcoming ego and identity
  • Seeing society with a rational viewpoint

  • If you enjoy psychology, philosophy and contemplating how the world and our minds work this episode will have a few insights for you.



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      Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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      Chapters:

      00:00 34 Lessons for life - Exploring Thought-Provoking Ideas

      02:14 The Importance of Understanding Books

      03:03 Are You Pursuing a Shadow Career?

      03:41 The Reality of Side Hustles

      04:23 The Necessity of Exercise

      04:56 Doing Your Best Work When Not Working

      05:48 Ideas are stepping stones

      06:23 Money as a Tool

      07:03 Life is Too Short for the Wrong Pursuits

      07:45 The Importance of Approach

      08:32 Practicing Desired Emotions

      09:44 Finding Yourself

      10:16 Developing Your Personal Voice

      11:13 Discipline Over Talent

      11:49 IQ and Success

      13:10 Apply Yourself Accordingly

      14:17 Making Others Feel Clever

      15:07 Think Bigger

      16:06 Setting Higher Standards for Yourself

      16:26 No One Thinks About You as Much as You Do

      17:02 Make Your Life Story Interesting

      17:55 First Principles Thinking

      19:05 Learn from Others' Mistakes

      20:04 Too Much of Anything is Bad

      21:07 Society is an Accident

      21:44 Embrace Unplanned Opportunities

      22:30 The World is Duct Taped Together

      24:15 Question What You Take for Granted

      26:02 Build Your Own Beliefs

      28:04 Keep Your Identity Small

      28:51 Understanding Biases

      30:41 Empathy Makes the World Nicer

      30:51 Life is About Contrasts

      31:33 Anger is a Useless Emotion

      32:30 Camera Angles and Stories

      33:56 Big and Small Things Matter

      34:34 Final Thoughts and Birthday Wish

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