Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

How to finish what you start: 5 steps to productivity and success


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Do you have a million unfinished projects? Do you start things but never finish them? You're not alone! Procrastination is one of the biggest obstacles to success. But there's good news: there is a way to break the procrastination cycle and start finishing what you start.


In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris shares 5 simple tips for finishing what you start.


You'll learn how to:

  • Identify and overcome your blockers
  • Set realistic goals
  • Stay motivated
  • Break down large tasks into smaller steps
  • Celebrate your successes

  • If you're ready to finally finish those unfinished projects and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you!


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    On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore 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.


    Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.


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    Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement


    Episode: How to finish what you start: 5 steps to productivity and success


    Chapters:

    00:00 5 steps to finish things

    01:39 Do more of what you finish

    04:34 Identify and address your blockers

    08:30 Addressing the dangerous blockers

    12:49 Saying no to more things

    16:14 Don't hold on to your brilliant ideas

    18:57 Lessons on Having a Minimum Viable Product 

    21:33 Questions to Ask Yourself

    23:08 Send Off

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