How To Train Your Mind (Tip: It is NOT a muscle)

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The secret to unparalleled success is not enduring endless misery. In fact, it's the opposite. We learn how to amplify our abilities in any domain by making the process more enjoyable and actionable. The brain is like a muscle analogy is a harmful myth. It is based on some half-truths that on the surface make sense. Learn: Why we fail at doing hard things The differences between brain and muscle training How to train the brain for success The biggest misunderstanding of Stoicism. Further reading: Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal - UK Book - US Book Slow Productivity - Cal Newport - UK Book - US Book The Art of Learning - Josh Waitzkin- UK Book - US Book Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer as you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Journal Prompts Free prompts - Make Hard Things Fun Influence the Show Meet Sam - Free call Feedback - Request and Ideas Form Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Explosive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Value of Time 01:00 Challenging Conventional Wisdom 01:55 The Mind vs. Muscle Debate 02:54 Memory and Creativity 04:22 Analogies and Insights 07:21 Differences Between Brain and Muscle 11:06 The Role of Stress and Play 14:53 Finding Enjoyment in Learning 15:30How to enjoy learning an instrument 19:24 Why Alexander the Great Achieved so Much 23:42 The Big Conclusion 28:33 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Topics: training the brain vs muscle growth how to effectively train your brain differences between brain and muscle training stress effects on brain vs muscle career change for personal enjoyment and growth entertaining the mind for enhanced learning cognitive training vs physical exercise best practices for cognitive enhancement learning an instrument brain training The secret to Alexander the Great's success how stress impacts brain functionality improving brain function without stress using entertainment to boost brain power practical tips for brain training understanding brain health and physical fitness innovative methods to train the brain cognitive development through entertainment effective brain workouts for professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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