Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions


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What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort?


In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lulls us into a state of complacent existence, and why the easy path often leads to the hardest life.


Through stories of transformation and philosophical insights, we'll challenge the notion that happiness comes from avoiding difficulty. Instead, we'll discover how embracing challenge and responsibility can lead to a life of purpose and fulfillment.


This isn't just about self-improvement; it's about redefining what it means to truly live in a world that often encourages us to merely exist:


  • Choose your hard: Decide which difficulties are worth embracing
  • Create your own resistance: Design challenges that grow you
  • Reframe comfort: See ease as a tool, not a destination

  • Are you ready to trade comfort for meaning? The choice is yours.




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      Growth Mindset Psychology:

      Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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      Episode: Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions


      Chapters:

      00:00 Discover Your Habits - The Good and The Bad

      00:54 Crack the Code - 3 Stages of Flabbiness

      01:44 Rise Above Flabbiness

      02:03 1st Stage: Conquer Physical Flabbiness

      02:59 2nd Stage: Escape the Grip of Mental Flabbiness

      03:43 3rd Stage: Battling Moral Flabbiness

      04:56 Adventure Awaits

      05:37 Explore Alastair Humphreys: "There Are Other Rivers"

      05:57 Embrace Imperfections In Your Life

      06:32 Victim mentality

      07:36 Take Control of Your Life

      08:56 Rewire for Success: Transform Your Mindset

      09:59 Mental Reshaping: Beyond Your Comfort Zone

      11:56 Small Good Habits As Fuel For Growth

      12:12 Stanley Milgram and social influence

      13:00 Stoicism and dichotomy of control

      14:03 Buddhism the escaping suffering

      15:26 Taoism and desire

      17:37 Build The life You Want To Have

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