Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Mind-Traps: 5 Nasty Self-Defeating Beliefs


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How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential.

We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward.

We cover:

  • Ego Depletion and limited willpower
  • Defeating our inner critic
  • Overcoming the fear of mistakes
  • Confronting Imposter Syndrome
  • Beating distraction

  • This episode is full of wisdom to boost your growth mindset and take control of your own success.


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    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.

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    • Chapters

      00:00 Perfectionism and believing we are too late

      02:14 - #1. Inner Critic

      04:44 - #2. Fear of mistakes

      06:48 - #3. Ego Depletion

      09:48 - #4. Imposter Syndrome

      12:54 - #5. I am Helpless against Distraction

      15:08 ADHD and incorrect use of Diagnosis and Prognosis

      16:15 Nir Eyal's 4 point model to beat distraction

      16:23 Master Internal Triggers

      16:50 Schedule Time for Traction

      17:30 Hacking back External Triggers

      17:55 Distraction Prevention Pacts

      18:59 Recap

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