Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Calculus of Effort: A 3-part Framework for Investing Energy Wisely


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Battle the flood of priorities with a tool to decide where to dedicate effort

Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to:

  • Get it done
  • Aim for average
  • Excel with grandiosity

  • We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life.


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    Growth Mindset pod

    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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    • Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    • Insta - SamJam.zen

    • Chapters:

      00:00 The 90% Trap

      01:51 Being "Done" vs Incomplete

      02:21 The Struggle for Perfection

      05:04 When Average is Enough

      08:07 The Fisherman's Wisdom

      10:16 Striving for the Extraordinary

      12:51 Finding Your Balance

      13:48 Send Off

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