Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

5 Self-Limiting Beliefs that Hold You Back from Who You Want To Be


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You’re not lazy. You’re just listening to the wrong voice in your head.

This episode breaks down 5 invisible saboteurs that make you think you're stuck. The reality is you're just thinking the wrong thoughts.

Think of your brain like an iPhone. If it runs on a 2012 mindset, don’t expect 2025 results.

Sam dives into the limiting beliefs that sneak into our self-talk, from the myth of perfectionism to the lie that you “don’t have enough willpower.” You'll hear how comedians bomb for years, why imposter syndrome gets worse with success, and what cats can teach us about distraction.

  • Flip the script on your inner critic before it sets the tone for your day.

  • Ditch “I need to be ready” and build momentum instead.

  • Learn to treat willpower like an emotion, not a battery.

    You’re one mindset shift away from progress.


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          Episode: 5 Self-Limiting Beliefs that Hold You Back from Who You Want To Be


          Chapters:

          00:00 Perfectionism and believing we are too late

          02:25 1 - Inner Critic

          04:56 2 - Fear of mistakes

          06:59 3 - Ego Depletion

          10:00 4 - Imposter Syndrome

          13:26 5 - I am Helpless against Distraction

          15:40 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis

          16:47 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction

          16:56 Master Internal Triggers

          17:22 Schedule Time for Traction

          18:02 Hacking back External Triggers

          18:28 Distraction Prevention Pacts

          19:31 Recap



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