Breaking out of a rut - Battling mental health (with GeoWizard)
Tom Davies, better known as GeoWizard is a YouTuber, adventurer and mental health advocate. He has raised thousands of pounds for mental health and is passionate about helping other break out of their ruts. Before his YouTube took off Tom suffered his own mental health problems, anxiety and loss of enthusiasm for anything. In the episode, we talk about the best ways to find inspiration and how to quit our bad habits. GeoWizard is known for his straight-line missions across Wales, Dribbling a football across the length of Britain and being one of the best GeoGuessrs on the planet. - - - Contact GeoWizard - Tom Davies Youtube - @GeoWizard Instagram - @GeoWizardOfficial TikTok - @GeoWizard - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Richard Branson's childhood adventures 03:31 Problems with Smartphones 06:36 Effects of social media 07:37 The importance of youth 10:00 Being a voice for others 12:11 Growing your comfort zone 13:08 Traveling alone 14:37 Talk to yourself more 15:32 You can always turn things around 18:43 Men's mental health difficulties 19:00 Getting his first job 20:00 Humans and commitment issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Apr 202324min
10 no bullsh*t ways to live a more interesting life
Alastair Humphreys is the author of my all-time favourite books on the topic of adventure and getting more out of life. He was awarded the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year award for his work. He cycled around the world over four years and has since rowed the Atlantic, ran the Marathon de Sables, and walked across India amongst numerous other adventures. Perhaps his greatest success, however, is pioneering the concept of micro-adventures, encouraging anyone to experience the outdoors and thrillseeking within an hour of their doorstep. - - - Connect with Alastair: Website - AlastairHumphreys.com Instagram - @Al_Humphreys Twitter - @Al_Humphreys - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Quick fire questions 05:12 How do you define success and happiness 06:04 What are your internal measures 07:14 Adventures 07:56 Why should we be adventurous 09:50 What were the things people need to hear on how to start an adventure 11:15 Microadventures 12:19 Hardest part of an adventure is daring yourself to get out 13:24 3 biggest questions when it comes to time - calendar, routines, little margins of time 16:13 Money-to-adventure ratio 21:18 Just GO 22:31 Overcoming sense of inadequacy 25:53 Mindset framework around finding a sustainable adventure and career 29:14 Going back, would Alastair done something different 32:23 Essay - A thousand true fans 33:35 GeoWizard Tangent 35:06 3 stages of flabbiness 36:16 Physical Flabbiness 36:46 Mental Flabbiness 37:04 Moral Flabbiness 38:42 How do Alastair deal with Mental Flabbiness 39:31 Habit Calendar 41:01 Pull-up or Press-up challenge 42:58 Hardest cultural difference Alastair navigated during an adventure 45:27 Maintaining relationships and adventures 47:10 Kindest thing 50:22 Earliest memories 51:18 Advice to your 20 yr old self 52:26 What's Sam's next adventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Apr 202358min
14 Habits Keeping You Poor
Habits are the foundation of success and equally bad habits will create failure. Learning the habits that block you from financial success and keep you poor is the first step to overcoming them. By identifying and addressing these habits, listeners can begin to build healthier financial habits and achieve greater financial stability. Tapping into some of the latest research from Psychology to just the best simple advice available this episode will showcase some of the obvious and more subtle ways that we create trouble for ourselves and our financial situation. Learn how to get your banking situation and costs of living under control and have more time and money for the things that matter in life. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Habits of poverty 00:28 1st bad habit - Starting tomorrow 00:56 2nd - Starting too many and not finishing any 01:49 3rd - Paying yourself last 02:56 4th - Not investing in yourself 03:38 5th - Reading a lot and not doing 04:32 6th - Not knowing your income or expenses 06:06 7th - Getting comfortable with bad debts 07:31 Ad break 07:45 8th - Not having an emergency fund 08:58 9th - Lifestyle inflation 10:31 10th - Hanging with the wrong crowd 11:38 11th - Blaming your circumstances 12:38 12th - Focusing purely on savings 13:19 13th - No investing Strategy 14:41 14th - Waiting for perfect conditions Topics Bad vs Good Debt Increase your savings Creating an emergency fund Dealing with lifestyle inflation How others affect our money habits Action over education Investing in yourself Practical Manifestation Salary increases Fixed mindset vs growth mindset thinking Develop growth mindset habits Good money habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Apr 202318min
Mastering your mind: Understand how emotions drive subconscious behaviour
Jeff Buehner is the author of 'The Sultans Seven Secrets' which teaches us how to converse with our subconscious mind through our emotions. In this episode, we discuss self-defeating behaviors and mindsets that originate from our upbringing and are fixed in our subconscious. We learn how to reframe our attitude toward work, money, relationships and fear by working with our emotions and gaining control of subconscious behaviors. - - - Contact Jeff Buener Get his book - Sultans Seven Secrets Twitter - @Jeff_Buener - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 03:52 - How negative behaviours form 05:07 - Going backwards - having troubles financially 06:17 - Jeff's 2nd unconscious belief 07:25 - How groups affect us 08:40 - Jeff's pivotal change 10:35 - Story of Sultan Musa of Mali 13:13 - Sultan's seven secrets 18:24 - The origin and lessons of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 19:08 - Feelings are the "language of the Gods" 21:55 - How to use your superpower 29:44 - Manifesting your feelings into your subconsciousness 31:20 - Fear as a sign that it's something worth doing 33:13 - Jeff's book - Sultan's Seven Secrets 34:21 - How Jeff made a lot of money 35:48 - Benefits of Growth Mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Mars 202338min
Stop disappointing yourself: 4 strategies to earn respect
Most of our problems and disappointments are self-inflicted. They can be overcome with the right knowledge and mindsets to help us earn respect. There is a multitude of ways in which we disappoint ourselves. They are mostly caused by 4 areas of mistakes that we make which we learn about in the episode. Empower your present self, aligning it seamlessly with your future goals. Discover the importance of living authentically, where your actions resonate louder than words. This journey through mindset transformation offers practical steps to build authority, embrace reality-based personal growth, and understand the dynamics of past versus present selves. It's time to take ownership and craft a fulfilling life Learn how to stop disappointing yourself by aligning your present actions with your future vision. We dissect the ancient stoics to James Clear to give an overview of how to build a stronger mindset for personal growth over blame and fixed mindset disappointment. This is a short masterclass on taking ownership of your life decisions and cultivating a proactive, reality-based approach to growth. Ready to change your life? Listen in. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore 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. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be our best. - - - Connect with Sam: Creativity Newsletter - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Stop disappointing yourself: 4 strategies to earn respect Chapters: 00:00 Stop disappointing yourself 01:13 #1 - Past self vs. present self 02:30 Live in reality 02:41 #2 - Future self vs the present 03:07 James Clear Quote 04:47 Align present self with future desires 04:54 #3 Speaking vs. being heard 05:59 Build authority 08:42 Actions are louder than words 08:48 Mid Roll 08:59 #4 Taking ownership 11:06 Stop blame and start owning 11:11 Summary 12:53 Outro Topics: Empowerment through personal accountability Overcoming self-disappointment strategies Stoicism and modern mindset lessons Reality-based personal growth techniques Aligning present actions with future goals James Clear’s insights on self-improvement Building authority for impactful opinions Actions over words in self-development Psychological approach to personal ownership Taking charge of life decisions Stoic philosophy in everyday life Practical steps to stop self-disappointment Creating a proactive life plan Balancing present and future selves Self-accountability and mental strength Transformative mindset change methods Living authentically and responsibly Strategies for effective personal expression Crafting a fulfilling present and future Personal empowerment through stoicism and psychology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Mars 202315min
How to believe in yourself: Why it matters with Kyra Condie (US Olympic climber)
Kyra Condie is a rising star in the world of climbing, known for her strength and unstoppable attitude. Diagnosed with Scoliosis as a young teenager she was told she would never climb again. Defiant to a fault, she pushed against opinions of what she was told and propelled herself into the world of elite athleticism and getting all the way to the Olympics. And she's just getting started. Kyra's unwavering determination and growth mindset have been the foundation for her success. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Kyra to discuss her journey to becoming an Olympian, and the powerful lessons she's learned about perseverance, resilience, and the power of a positive attitude. Whether you're a climbing fan or simply seeking inspiration on your own personal growth journey, this is an episode you won't want to miss. - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Attract talent from the world's largest professional network. Post a job in minutes for free to get targeted professionals applying to you. Create a free job post now - Linked.com/GROWTH - - Connect with Kyra: Instagram - @Kyra_Condie Website - KyraCondie.com Podcast - Circle-Up podcast - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Diagnosed with scoliosis 03:04 Kyra's alternative path if she had not pursued sports 03:41 Kyra's injury 04:16 Facing fear 04:40 Entrepreneurship 05:30 Emotions dealing with Scoliosis 08:01 Olympian's life compared to other friends' 09:11 Mental health 09:52 Dragon's den tangent 10:15 Balancing life 111:29 Advantages of pro climbing vs other sports 11:53 Climbing training volume 12:58 Kyra's climbing style / technique 15:40 Avoiding injuries 16:21 Mood booster on a bad day 17:38 Kyra's advice to her younger self 18:30 Did Kyra struggle with confidence when she was young? 19:19 Is Kyra worried of being overconfident 19:38 Kindest thing - receiving letters 20:13 Kyra's message to the world 21:11 Outro This is a video about Kyra Condie with video 00:00 Intro 01:29 Kyra's intro 02:14 Diagnosed with scoliosis 03:04 Kyra's alternative path if she had not pursued sports 03:41 Kyra's injury 04:16 Facing fear 04:40 Relationship of facing fear and entrepreneur 05:30 Emotions dealt during injury 08:01 An olympian's life compared to her other friends' 09:11 Mental health 09:52 Dragon's den tangent 10:15 Balancing life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Mars 202324min
Catching Your Ego: How to Recognize Unconscious Bias and Embrace a Growth Mindset
Most of the time the biggest source of frustration in our life is actually ourselves. Unconscious biases and ego are some of the biggest blockers to developing a growth mindset. Learn how to recognise them and encourage a mindset of learning and growth. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters 00:00 How we fool ourselves 03:19 Test your ability to interpret information 05:55 Being aware of your flaws 08:41 Mistake 1 - Unscientific scientist 12:00 /Mistake 2 - Unbalanced Balancer 15:41 Mistake 3 - Unentrepreneurial Entrepreneur 20:09 Recap 20:28 Tips on how to become an ego detective 21:50 Tip 1 - Write Down 3 Big Errors You Made 22:47 Tip 2 - Nurturing Strategies 24:13 Tip 3 - Find your crowd 24:44 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Mars 202327min
Overcoming Setbacks with a Growth Mindset: Reframing Your Attitude | Niall McCann
When terrible things happen it is our mindset that determines how it impacts us. Niall McCann explains how he found gratitude for the opportunity to redefine his life after breaking his back. - - - Dr Niall McCann is the Director of National Park Rescue protecting large areas of nature and the species within. He is also an intrepid adventurer having rowed the Atlantic, cycled the Himalayas and skied across Greenland. Ever the positive thinker Niall faced his biggest obstacle head-on when he suffered a broken spine in 2016, on a speed flying exercise in the Brecon Beacons. He broke five vertebrae, one of which was - in the words of his surgeon: obliterated. After being told he might never walk again, a year after his accident Niall joined the Mountain Rescue team that rescued him He is preparing to cross the Vatnajökull icecap with two other friends with broken spines to raise money for charity. Millimeters 2 Mountains The charity helps those facing adversity experience the outdoors and the healing power of adventure. - - - Connect with Dr Niall McCann: Website - N iallMcCann.com Twitter - @NiallPMcCann Instagram - @DrNiallMcCann Charity - National Park Rescue - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:58 Niall McCann 04:02 Quickfire questions 06:00 How did Niall break his back and survive - Speed flying 08:42 Rode across the Atlantic tangent 11:02 Any app that could help you with Speed flying? 11:37 Femur photograph tangent 11:53 What happened during the accident 16:29 Tolerance for pain 20:25 Niall's road to recovery: 1st surgery 23:18 Second surgery 24:35 Bowel issues 28:59 Humor as a coping mechanism 29:22 Niall and Sam facing the fact that he may never walk again from their injuries 32:29 How much feeling does Niall have in his lower extremities 33:49 Activities Niall does after his injury 35:19 Niall's friend - Ed Jackson 36:27 Coming to terms with doing things differently than before 38:39 What adventure awaits Niall 39:30 Niall's friend - Darren Edwards 40:52 3 guys on an expedition to raise awareness and motivate those suffering from a spinal injury 42:21 Tom - Niall's best mate, as a source of inspiration with his injury 44:00 Tangent on physio stuff 45:04 Vipassana tangent 45:25 Feet and exercise tangent 48:19 Positive mentality goes a long way 48:51 Story on Niall's dad and his blood type 50:50 Make the most of your year and build upon it 53:25 Niall's mindset on how he chooses his adventures 55:52 How Niall gets to make his adventures happen 57:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Feb 20231h 3min
