Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Introspection and How to Work Out What to do With Your Life - w/ Melissa Monte


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What if your rock bottom was actually a launchpad? Melissa Monte, host of the Mind Love podcast, shares how hitting her lowest point became the catalyst for building a life she truly loves.

Melissa's journey wasn't a straight line to success. After facing trauma, bad relationships, and even a felony charge for someone else's crime, she found herself in a jail cell with a choice: let her limitations define her or use them as guideposts. She chose the latter, teaching herself digital marketing and eventually launching a successful podcast.

This episode dives into the raw, messy process of self-discovery and how our biggest failures can become our greatest teachers.

  • Ask yourself what you can do without anyone else's permission.

  • Use your limitations as guideposts to steer you in a new direction.

  • Instead of chasing shiny objects, ask yourself: What am I endlessly curious about


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              Chapters

              00:00 How we can find ourselves feeling lost

              02:32 Melissa Monte: Host of Mind Love Podcast

              07:14 The Power of Adversity and Self-Development

              10:10 Raising a Child with Growth Mindset

              15:10 Introspection and Self-Discovery

              21:35 Introduction to Podcasting Journey

              22:14 Self-Reflection and Discovering Purpose

              23:18 Identifying Strengths and Superpowers

              24:32 Creating a Podcast and Sustaining Passion and Growth

              26:52 Podcasting Skills and Insights

              29:07 Epiphanies and Personal Growth

              33:02 Overcoming Challenges

              35:31 Building Relationships and Networking

              39:57 Kindest Thing

              43:39 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

              44:05 Outro

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