Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Lessons Across Time: How to teach yourself, remember more and grow wiser


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The best lessons don't come from others, but from yourself.

As Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living". This episode invites you to rethink how you engage with your past and future selves as a continuous dialogue of growth.

Journaling, sending future emails, and revisiting your old favourites aren’t just nostalgia trips — they’re time machines for your brain.

I share my own cringe-worthy stories from my own teenage journal flipped my self-doubt into confidence. Science backs it up: writing boosts memory and emotional clarity, and connecting with your future self helps you make smarter choices.

  • The best way to preserve the memories of your favourite people
  • How to capture your feelings and goals for the future
  • Easy habits that teach you the most important lessons in life

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              Chapter:

              00:00 Introduction: Conversations Across Time

              01:24 #1 - The Power of Journaling

              02:18 Personal Story: Sailing Adventures

              04:21 #2 - Sending Messages to Your Future Self

              07:18 #3 - The Impact of Revisiting Old Favorites

              10:19 #4 - Recording Conversations with Loved Ones

              12:46 #5 - The Concept of Life Reviews

              12:56 Experimenting with 12-Week Sprints

              15:41 #6 - Revisiting Your Own Work

              18:31 #7 - Mentoring Yourself Across Time

              20:00 - Bonus - Building a Life Library

              21:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

              22:09 Engage with the Community

              22:25 Preview of Next Week's Episode

              22:35 Closing Remarks



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