Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Tips on Getting Better Today Than Yesterday - w/ Olympic Coach Frank Dick OBE


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What if winning isn't a destination? What if it's the quiet act of becoming slightly better than you were when the sun rose this morning?

Frank Dick spent five decades asking "How do we help people see their own progress?"

As British Athletics' legendary Director of Coaching, he discovered something profound. We're wired to notice missing buttons but blind to the ones that are there. His Four Rs framework (Reason, Reality, Reflection, Response) is a mindset shift in how we define growth mindset psychology.

Every competition, meeting, and conversation is an invitation to ask What did I learn?

Three frameworks for transformation:

  • The left-side/right-side exercise: How to rewire your nervous system for positive psychology and curiosity

  • Strength-first philosophy: Why building on what works creates better mental models than fixing flaws (neuroscience meets self-development)

  • Emotional control in the arena: Simple techniques athletes use to ignore distractions and maintain mental strength

    The only competition that matters is with yesterday's version of yourself—are you ready to win that game?


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      - Book - "Winning: Motivation for Business, Sport & Life"




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            CHAPTERS

            00:00 The Haunting Feeling of Never Being Enough

            00:29 Welcome to the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast

            01:03 The Journey of Sustainable Success

            01:24 Introducing Frank Dick: Coaching Legend

            01:57 The Four Rs Framework for Personal Growth

            02:06 Defining Winning: A Continuous Journey

            02:26 Frank Dick's Insights on Winning

            03:06 Practical Tips for Daily Wins

            03:59 The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals

            07:08 Recognizing and Celebrating Small Wins

            14:26 The Role of Emotional Control in Success

            16:28 The Pitfalls of Success and Complacency

            17:29 Reflections and Takeaways from Frank Dick

            19:38 The Four Rs: A Growth Mindset Framework

            20:18 Conclusion: Embrace Your Strengths and Improve Daily

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