AMA #1 - Best Decision Frameworks, Overcoming Resistance to Learning, Understanding Blockers & Building a Network
From deciding what to work on to overcoming blockers - All the questions from August were answered in the Ask Me Anything of the month. Free listeners will only have access to the first 20 minutes. Premium subscribers can listen to the whole episode and be able to submit their own questions for future episodes. Questions answered in this episode: What causes resistance to learning? How do you differentiate an indie podcast? (especially when many podcasts have backing by network / business) What criteria do you use to determine if a project is worth pursuing? How do you handle uncertainties, fears, blockers when committing to a big project? Is it a good idea to pursue VC funding in the content creation industry? Tips to grow a network of people with similar interests who can provide support, feedback, and exposure? Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes 3 Rules to Build Remarkable Opportunities: And uncover your purpose - 29th Aug 2024 Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: How the brain learns - 30th July 2024 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills: That will make you happier - 19th July 2024 How to Think Like a Professional: Building Better Strategies - 12th June 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapters: 00:00 Today's AMA Questions Overview 02:23 #1 What makes someone resistant to learning? 03:22 Energy and Learning 04:33 Ego and Social Pressure 06:52 Fear of Failure and Asking for Help 11:11 #2 Differentiating Your Podcast 14:00 Don't be the best, be the only 18:37 #3 What criteria do you use to tell if an idea is worth pursuing? 20:30 Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Sep 202425min
3 Rules to Build Remarkable Opportunities - (And uncover your purpose)
How to take the best shots in life and enjoy the process. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology podcast, Sam Webster Harris delves into the psychology behind creating and seizing life's opportunities and overcoming the scarcity mindset. We are surrounded by pressures to achieve and plenty of people selling us the way, yet find ourselves going nowhere. Sam outlines practical steps you can take from any point in life to build a system around discovering opportunities and building a life we can be proud of on our own terms. Reduce anxiety about perfection and our rush to make it instantly and learn to build a much larger and inevitable success that comes through enjoyment and small daily actions. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills: That will make you happier - 19th July 2024 How to Think Like a Professional: Building Better Strategies - 12th June 2024 Living the 4-Hour Work Week: Felix Chandler's strategy for being content - 14th Feb 2018 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapter 00:00 Take better shots 00:00 Introduction: Eminem's Scarcity Mindset 00:15 The Psychology of Taking Shots 00:58 Economic Choices and Financial Wisdom 01:47 Welcome to the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast 02:01 Big Announcement: Growth Mindset Premium Feed 02:36 Exclusive Content and Community Benefits 04:43 Listener Question: Career Change and Anxiety 06:12 Understanding Your 'Why' 09:48 The Importance of Small Steps 11:15 Finding Your Passion and Enjoying the Process 17:16 The Art of Taking Multiple Shots 19:30 Sustainable Risk-Taking 24:11 The MVP Mindset 26:57 Testing Ideas and Customer Feedback 28:03 Dating Ideas: A Personal Story 30:32 The Importance of Not Quitting 32:20 Reframing Failure as a Positive 34:05 Finding Purpose and Passion 35:12 The Reality of Difficult Achievements 39:17 Conclusion: Infinite Games and Personal Success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Aug 202444min
How To Slow Down Time: Hidden psychology to improve productivity & reduce overwhelm
Expand your perception of experience and build more flow and joy into your daily life. Many people hate time, it is a constant enemy we fight against. Yet it is simply a continuous element of the Universe that we can't change. However, like illusions that can make a straight line seem bent in our minds, we can use our own mind to bend time for ourselves. This episode expands on several psychological phenomena to help you build a better relationship with time: Live a life that feels longer, richer and deeper Reframe feelings of anxiety Build your ability to focus, be productive, and do your best work It's an absolute favourite topic of Sam's and an episode he is sure you'll love. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH - Manscaped.com/Growth 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes Desire and the Battle of Present vs. Future Self: Who are you vs. Who do you want to be - 9th June 2024 Nir Eyal: 10 Painful Truths about Productivity: Time management is pain management - 2nd May 2023 Make Time Your Friend: Panic less and enjoy more - 26th May 2024 7 Time Management tool for Busy Mortals: Life advice for realists - 16th May 2023 Recommended Books Slow Productivity - Cal Newport Deep Work - Cal Newport Indistractable - Nir Eyal Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Bending time in physics vs. our mind 00:48 Intro to the episode 02:48 Tiktok as an example of bending time 03:52 Stimulated to do new things 04:58 Making new memories 05:36 Do new stuff 07:15 Memory is like a notepad 09:35 Ride that edge like a surfer rides a wave 12:37 Reframing feelings 13:23 Public speaking example of reframing fear 14:16 Vippassana example of reframing feelings 15:08 Fasting to reframe your relationship with food and hunger 16:37 Savor those slow moments 17:40 Nir Eyal quote 18:13 Bob Dylan quote 18:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Aug 202420min
Environment Design: 3 Ways to Improve Your Thinking (without thinking)
Channel productivity or creativity on-demand - experience more progress, positivity, and freedom using the power of your environment. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast, we explore the significant impact of our environment on our overall mindset and actions. Delve into lesser-known productivity tips from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy and the actionable take-homes you can directly apply to your own life. Key insights explained: Cathedral Effect - for creativity or productivity The Movement Effect - For positivity and progress Intentional Laptoping - For focus and freedom Learn how your environment can be a game-changer in achieving a life well-lived, along with practical tips and personal anecdotes to build a productive and creative space around you. [Note - This archived episode was recorded two years ago while Sam was cycling around Europe - Obviously he was not on his bike at the time...] Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes Stop Dreaming, Start Doing: How to live in reality - 19th July 2022 Remove Personal Limits: Breakdown internal barriers to success - 26th July 2022 Gratitude lessons (that don't suck): Life advice for realists - 16th May 2023 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Environment Design for Unblocking Ourselves 04:49 #1 Cathedral effect: Creativity vs Productivity 07:18 #2 The Movement Effect: Positivity and Progress 11:11 #3 Intentional Laptoping: Focus and Freedom 15:36 Bonus laptop and work tips 17:55 Summary of Environment Design Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Aug 202422min
How to Decide What To Focus On - When you want to do everything
3 ways to stay dedicated to what is important in life, in a noisy world (and with a noisy mind). We are immersed in infinite options and distractions of alluring things we could be doing. Naturally we often find ourselves wanting to do all the things. A holiday in the Mediterranean, surfing in Bali or visiting pyramids - Why choose? Pursuing a career in finance, running a YouTube about cars, or becoming a teacher - Frustrating huh... Leaning into philosophy and the inner workings of our psychology we explore three lessons and mental models to help us calm our frenetic obsessions and build peace. We'll learn how to build an ability to focus on what matters, ignore passing surface desires and invest deeply in ourselves Some outcomes of this episode: Investing in yourself for the long term Recognise your different personalities and free them Prevent getting mentally ahead of ourselves Enjoying the journey Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY - ShortForm.com/Psychology 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Recommended Episodes How to build Free Will and Self-Control: Psychology of default behaviours - 6th Aug 2024 Work-Life Battle: Why balancing fails and what works instead - 11th May 2024 Do the Thing: How to stop procrastinating - 12th March 2024 Engineer Unstoppable Motivation: What really builds resilience - 12th Jan 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 The Infinite Directions and Endless Cycle of Decisions in Life 02:07 Navigating Modern Choices and the Opportunity Costs of Commitments 03:20 Cross-Pollinating Ideas and Breaking Barriers 05:08 The Impact of Clothing on Personality 09:51 The Dilemma of Choosing One Path When You Hold Multiple Interests 13:43 The Importance of Focus to Achieve Results 16:47 The Reality of Multitasking, Mental Masturbation, & Being Ahead of Ourselves 18:33 Exceptions to the Rule: Taylor Swift's Dress Changes 21:39 Embracing Change & Growth Through Our Life 27:05 Finding Creativity to Expand the Interest Potential Of Any Domain 28:28 Conclusion: Embrace Curiosity and Keep Growing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Aug 202434min
The Secrets Behind Curiosity Without Worry - Building Inner-Peace w/ Stephen Porges PhD [Father of Polyvagal Theory]
Live a life well lived by exploring the depths of Psychology and Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges. Join host Sam Webster on the Growth Mindset Psychology Show as he engages in a deep and enlightening conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges, the renowned researcher behind polyvagal theory. This episode delves into fundamental truths about psychology, societal norms, and personal growth. Dr. Porges shares insights on the body's physiological reactions to safety and threat, how they impact our behavior, and how understanding these can help us lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to explore the science of self-improvement and the importance of curiosity, all while unravelling the complexities of human existence. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off code GROWTHMINDSET50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 Recommended Books Our Polyvagal World - Stephen Porges & Seth Porges Recommended Episodes The Psychology of Fear, Security & Emotional Intelligence: Neuroscience lessons from Polyvagal Theory - 13th Aug 2024 How Attachment styles affect all relationships: w/ Jessica Baum - 14th Jun 2024 The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: Learning and behaviour change - 30th July 2024 Attachment Styles: Understanding our emotional blueprinte - 20th Feb 2024 Stephen W. Porges, PhD Website - StephenPorges.com Work - PolyvagalInstitute.org Books - Book List Wikipedia - Stephen-Porges Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Curiosity, Safety and Mindset 02:15 Basics of PolyVagal Theory and Episode Outline 05:51 The Rubik's Cube of Psychology 06:45 Primitive Organisms and Threat Response 07:31 Creating a Safe Learning Environment 08:43 Polyvagal Theory and Personal Reactions 11:06 Intuition vs. Neural Reflex 12:31 The Role of Voice and Intonation 15:50 Social Pressure and Authenticity 18:18 The Physiology of Safety and Stress 20:27 Dealing with Constant Threat - Academic and Professional Challenges 23:55 Stephen's Personal Journey and Academic Frustrations 30:10 Curiosity, Creativity, and Personal Fulfillment 41:45 The Zen of Loading the Dishwasher 41:54 The Power of Focus 43:18 Polyvagal Music: Healing Through Sound 46:11 The Importance of Physiological State and Co-Regulation 46:56 The Role of Rhythm in Well-being 48:46 Exploring the History of Psychology 50:15 The Intersection of Technology and Research 52:55 Final Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Aug 202458min
The Psychology of Fear, Security & Emotional Intelligence (Neuroscience lessons from Polyvagal Theory)
How to manage stress, build a calmer state of mind and create a foundation for growth and autonomy. Polyvagal Theory is an intriguing sounding term that holds a lot of answers to how the body perceives threats and gives a surprising amount of actionable take homes that we can use in our everyday lives. Join Sam Webster in this episode of the Growth Mindset Psychology Podcast as he dives deep into the fascinating world of fear, security, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. There are three main states in which our nervous system operates: Sympathetic (fight or flight) Parasympathetic (rest and digest) Dorsal vagal (shutdown) They impact our reactions, mental health, and ability to engage with the world. We'll learn how the body controls itself without conscious control and how to build techniques that give us the freedom to choose our own state and outcomes. This is essential listening for anyone with experience of trauma or attachment injuries but it is also fundamental for creating the security we need to have a growth mindset. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off code GROWTHMINDSET50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY Recommended Books Our Polyvagal World - Stephen Porges & Seth Porges Also worth reading: Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk Recommended Episodes How Attachment styles affect all relationships: w/ Jessica Baum - 14th Jun 2024 The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset: Learning and behaviour change - 30th July 2024 Attachment Styles: Understanding our emotional blueprinte - 20th Feb 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Polyvagal Theory and the Growth Mindset Connection 04:32 Understanding the Vagus Nerve 06:03 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems (fight and flight vs relax and digest) 09:55 The Dorsal Vagal State (shutdown and detach) 15:07 Neuroception: Your Body's Spidey Sense 19:57 Controlling our nervous system 20:53 #1 Breathing Techniques for Calmness 24:59 #2 Managing Stress with Lifestyle Changes 27:55 The Importance of Vagal Tone 29:02 #3 Exercise and Stress Management 30:57 The Neuroscience Behind Exercise and Stress Reduction 32:34 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects on Neuroception 34:07 The Importance of Attachment in Early Development 35:09 #4 Healing from Past Trauma 37:05 #5 The Role of Pets in Co-Regulation 38:23 The Science of Human Connection and Attachment 41:40 Polyvagal Theory in Education and Fostering Growth Mindset 44:05 Applying Polyvagal Theory at Work to Build Productivity 46:57 Strengthening Relationships Through Polyvagal Theory 52:10 Personal Growth, Overcoming Challenges & Practical Tips for a Balanced Life 56:15 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Aug 20241h 2min
The Lost Art of Listening to Yourself
Principles to enhance learning, independent thinking, and problem-solving, whilst reducing the feeling of being lost. Ever feel like you're constantly consuming information but losing touch with your own thoughts? This episode takes you on a journey back to the essential skill of listening to yourself. We'll explore the impact of continuous content on our ability to think independently and how it can dilute our personal insight. Hear expert advice on creating the mental space necessary for profound self-dialogue and reflection. By the end, you’ll learn how to balance input from the world with your own inner wisdom, transforming how you learn, solve problems, and engage with the world. Takeaways: Practical tools for self-dialogue How to create a healthy balance in consumption vs reflection Enhanced awareness of personal needs and feelings Slower and more independent ways of thinking Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMA's and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off code GROWTHMINDSET50 🪒 🦁 ManScaped: 20% Off + Free Shipping - code GROWTH 📚 🤓 ShortForm: Free trial + 20% off - code PSYCHOLOGY Recommended Books Why Buddhism is True - Robert Wright Slow Productivity - Cal Newport Stillness is the Key - Ryan Holiday 4000 weeks - Oliver Burkman Recommended Episodes How to Slow Down Time: Increase productivity and reduce stress - 21st Feb 2023 Old Secrets to Calm and Purposeful Progress: Speeding up by slowing down - 22nd Jan 2024 7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills that will make you happier - 5th Nov 2023 10 powerful Stoic Questions (for a full life) - 6th Feb 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Growth Mindset Psychology: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Website - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:34 Entertainment, Edutainment and Accessibility of Content 06:26 Downside of Constant Learning, Capitalism and the Knowledge Economy 07:32 The Balance Between Learning and Thinking for yourself 08:47 Creativity, Brain Function, and Importance of Mental Downtime 09:11 The Pitfalls of Over-Optimization and Finding the Right Balance 11:08 The Value of Reflection when Adapting to Different Situations 12:51 Embracing the Unknown 13:35 Talking to Yourself and Organizing Your Thoughts 15:45 Practical Tips for Self-Dialogue 16:56 Overcoming Social Stigma and art of not giving a f### 17:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Aug 202422min
