We are often told we are the product of the 5 people we spend the most time with. This episode explores the cases where this isn't true and what we can learn from examining the relationships we have.  We learn that actually, the most significant effect is from those that prevent us from being ourselves. Otherwise, we are free to choose the qualities we are inspired by regardless of how much time we spend with people.

  Questions to reflect on What are my strengths? When do I feel like I am being myself?

I am putting my energy directly into the thing I want to do or is it postponed for some reason?
Is there a faster way to reach the lifestyle I want?

Who are my idols? Why do I look up to them? Could I have better idols?
Who are 5 cool but very different friends to me, what would they tell me to do?

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  Timestamps 
00:00 - What is a growth mindset
00:20 - You are not the 5 people you spend time with
01:00 - Be yourself
01:23 - The skier parable
04:08 - Don't be blocked from being yourself
04:40 - Best friends
06:30 - Opposite can work
08:50 - Choose your inspiration
09:36 - Small encounters can have butterfly effects
10:53 - Prioritise healthy relationships
11:30 - Avoid being generic groups/cliques
12:08 - Sahil Lavingia and GumRoad
13:53 - Variety is the spice of life
14:53 - Questions to journal on (see above)
16:05 - Life tips

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How to break down complexity and build true understanding. Richard Feynman is a Nobel Prize-winning Physicist and is widely considered one of the greatest teachers ever. He invented the razor "If someone uses a lot of complexity and Jargon to explain something, they probably don’t understand it." His 4-step technique uncovers the gaps lurking in our knowledge so we can truly master something. 
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 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Emotions in Learning 00:55 The Learning Pyramid: Retention Rates 01:21 Effective Learning Methods 02:05 The Role of Emotions in Teaching 03:51 Introduction to Richard Feynman 04:06 Feynman's Contributions to Physics 05:18 Feynman's Teaching Technique 06:35 Step 1: Go Wide and Then Deep 07:26 Step 2: Explain Like You're Teaching a 5-Year-Old 09:02 Step 3: Feedback, Assessment, and Restudying 10:54 Step 4: Organize, Convey, and Review 14:15 Conclusion: The Importance of Simplicity 
 
 Topics Richard Feynman's teaching techniques explained Understanding the learning pyramid and memory retention How to master anything with the Feynman technique Richard Feynman's coolest experiments and insights Learning pyramid and retention rates comparison Feynman's method for effective learning and teaching Richard Feynman’s approach to mastering subjects Discussion and teaching methods in the learning pyramid Audio-visual learning vs reading retention rates Richard Feynman’s impact on education and teaching Effective study techniques inspired by Richard Feynman Mastering complex subjects with the Feynman method Richard Feynman’s contributions to science education Learning retention: discussion vs teaching methods Feynman’s experiments and their educational value   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Feynman Technique: Learn to Master Anything

Uncover the reasons behind your behaviour patterns and what to do about it. Attachment is a core part of human instinct that is formed incredibly early yet impacts our whole life. Jessica Baum is a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Relationship Expert and author. Expect to learn:
Why anxious attachment styles develop
How to alter an attachment style
How to communicate effectively with each attachment style
What happens in couple therapy

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Body Keeps the Score - UK Book - US Book


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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Attachment styles 01:41 Attachment Styles and Growth Mindset 01:53 The Origins of Attachment Theory 05:37 Metacognition in Development 08:12 Couples Therapy for Attachment Issues 12:09 Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation 15:19 Dependency vs Interdependency    19:07 Catastrophizing and Attachment Styles 21:40 Mirror Neurons and Attunement  25:32 Cultural Impacts on Attachment 27:24 Attachment as an Evolutionary Feature 31:22 Signs You Need to Explore Attachment  32:51 Steelmanning Attachment Theory 35:13 Gender Differences in Attachment 37:22 Narcissism and Attachment Wounds 39:09 ADHD vs Disorganized Attachment  42:46 The Imago Dialogue 45:16 Expectations in Attachment Therapy 46:25 Areas for Future Attachment Research 47:49 Boundaries and Implicit Memory 49:28 Neuroception and Building Awareness 51:42 Closing Thoughts and Resources 52:31 Earliest Memories 53:02 Kindest Thing 55:05 Wrap up   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Understand Adult Attachment - Jessica Baum

How to think like a professional. We don't have a problem with ideas. We have a problem with strategy. We unpack how professionals think and plan their work in any domain so you can become strategic. Stop the ideas from passing you by and learn how to make better decisions that lead to concrete action. 
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 00:00 Do not mix Decisions and Actions 00:56 Social Media Strategy: Planning Ahead 02:52 Professional Athletes: The Power of Planning 04:49 Building Consistent Habits: Start Small, Think Big 06:20 Discipline is Destiny   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Strategy and the Cure for Inaction

Who are you VS. Who do you want to be? It could also be stated - What do you want to do now VS. What do you want to have done? In both cases, the reality of how we act in the present moment can often be very different than all the desires of who we want to be and what we want to achieve in the future. In this episode, we break down the Psychology of the Behaviour model that drives our actions. We learn how to close the gap between our desires and our actions to achieve our own version of success and happiness. 
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 Chapters 00:00 The Two Competing Desire 02:00 Desires as Contracts for Unhappiness 04:12 The Formula for Action 04:48 Finding the Right Level of Challenge  07:05 Discovering Your Path 09:23 Redefining Sacrifice 11:18 Making Tasks Easier 13:12 Simplifying and Prioritizing 14:58 Money vs Happiness Balance 16:29 Aligning Desires with Actions 18:02 Send Off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Desire and the Battle of Present vs. Future-self

Mindsets can be described as life-changing, miracle-cure thought processes with vague and fluffy brilliance. In reality, Mindsets have a lot of answers to very powerful core elements of our behaviours. They are extremely important to understand. It's also important to not misuse them. Let's dig into:
What exactly is and isn't a Mindset.
Common Mindset myths
What to look out for as bad science and lies

 We also dig into some of the most popular mindset pairs that are regularly mis-understood and mis-used:
Fixed vs Growth mindset
Scarcity vs Abundance Mindset
Closed vs Open Mindset

 
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 Chapters 00:00 Do you really understand mindset? 01:16 Understanding Mindset: Core Concepts 02:08 The Psychology Behind Mindset 03:49 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset 04:44 The Evolution and Misuse of Mindset 12:37 Open vs. Closed Mindset 17:36 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset 20:29 Applying Mindset Correctly 23:05 Future Content Plans and Listener Engagement 27:27 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Staying Positive   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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