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Follow One Course Until Success - F.O.C.U.S If you've ever wondered how to unleash your inner potential, build lasting habits, and thrive in today's dynamic world, you won't want to miss this insightful discussion. In this episode, we're joined by John Lee Dumas, is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs. John shares his incredible journey from launching the first daily business podcast to building a multi-million dollar empire. Get ready to hear about his early struggles, his moments of self-doubt, and the game-changing decision that propelled him to success. Discover the power of focus, resilience, and the mindset that has made John a true trailblazer in the world of entrepreneurship. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Importance of Focus and Eliminating Distractions Chapters: 00:00 The Importance of Focus and Eliminating Distractions 00:51 What Sparked the Entrepreneur on Fire Show 02:16 What Fueled John's Fire 03:44 What was John's Most Useful Mindset and How He Learnt It 05:03 How John Managed His Focus 07:52 Low Moments as an Entrepreneur 10:17 What Makes John Happy   11:02 John's Life Goal 12:43 John's Earliest Memory 13:26 John's Kindest Thing Someone has Done for Him 14:59 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Okt 202319min

Tough times never last, but tough people do. Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused and motivated in the face of adversity. It's what allows successful people to bounce back from setbacks and keep moving forward. Discover the secrets to building a robust mental mindset as we explore three essential habits that can empower you in your personal and professional journey. We're covering it all in a down-to-earth and relatable way. But that's not all! We'll also share five additional proven strategies, backed by science, that can help you boost your mental strength. Whether you're striving to achieve your goals, navigate life's ups and downs, or simply wanting to become the best version of yourself, this episode is packed with practical insights and tips that you can apply right away. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen Youtube - @Samjam - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 3 Habits That Will Make You Mentally Tough Chapters: 00:00 3 habits to build mental strength 04:31 1st Habit 07:26 2nd Habit 13:20 3rd Habit 18:46 5 Bonus Habits 21:55 Building Growth Mindset = Building Mental Toughness 22:56 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Okt 202325min

Do you have a million unfinished projects? Do you start things but never finish them? You're not alone! Procrastination is one of the biggest obstacles to success. But there's good news: there is a way to break the procrastination cycle and start finishing what you start. In this episode, our host, Sam Webster Harris shares 5 simple tips for finishing what you start. You'll learn how to: Identify and overcome your blockers Set realistic goals Stay motivated Break down large tasks into smaller steps Celebrate your successes If you're ready to finally finish those unfinished projects and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you! - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to finish what you start: 5 steps to productivity and success Chapters: 00:00 5 steps to finish things 01:39 Do more of what you finish 04:34 Identify and address your blockers 08:30 Addressing the dangerous blockers 12:49 Saying no to more things 16:14 Don't hold on to your brilliant ideas 18:57 Lessons on Having a Minimum Viable Product  21:33 Questions to Ask Yourself 23:08 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 202325min

Do you have a creative dream that you've been putting off? Maybe you want to write a book, start a band, or launch your own business. But something is holding you back. Maybe it's fear of failure. Maybe it's perfectionism. Maybe you just don't think you have what it takes. If you're feeling stuck, then you're not alone. Many people struggle to overcome their creative blocks and achieve success. But it is possible. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, Sam Webster Harris shares 6 mindsets that can help you overcome your creative blocks and achieve success. Tune in to learn how to develop a vision for your work, experiment with new ideas, embrace failure, stay motivated, and focus on your goals. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 6 Mindsets for Creative Success Chapters: 00:00 6 mindset for creative success 01:54 #1 Have a Why 04:41 #2 Share Things Publicly and Iterate 08:22 #3 Minimize Any Hurdles 10:18 #4 Think About Though Cycles 12:20 #5 Small Steps Leads to A Very Big Journey 14:08 #6 - Don't Let The Big Ideas Block You 16:55 Mr. Beast Tangent on Just Do Stuff   18:40 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Sep 202321min

Success is all about mindset, and in this episode, we're joined by Matt Lerner, an expert in growth mindset and startup growth strategies, as we explore how adopting a growth mindset can transform your life and business. Discover how Matt's unique approach to business and life revolves around making predictions, running experiments, and embracing your weaknesses to fuel personal and professional growth. From his experience at PayPal where he offers valuable insights into the world of e-commerce, finance, and customer behaviour to being a founder of a consultancy focused on fixing business growth problems, Matt has a proven track record of helping companies identify and overcome challenges in scaling their operations. Join us as we explore how to predict your path to success, experiment fearlessly, and overcome fixed mindsets. Matt's insights will inspire you to tackle challenges head-on, learn from failures, and ultimately achieve your goals. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to Embrace Growth Mindset Thinking in Business Chapters: 00:00 How to Embrace Growth Mindset Thinking in Business 01:19 Why grow Businesses 04:36 What Attitudes and Mindsets Drive Success 05:52 Balancing Your Strengths and Weaknesses 08:39 Creating a Culture in a Startup 10:46 How Do We Identify our Fixed Mindsets 18:10 Diagnosing and fixing weaknesses 19:58 Journaling and Public Speaking Lessons 27:45 Books to Improve Mindsets in Business and Life 29:27 How did Matt grow his business 31:06 How to Rebrand for Growth 33:28 Lessons from 5 years of podcasting 36:43 Kindest thing 36:56 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Sep 202342min

“Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.” Bruce Lee was a master of the growth mindset. He was always striving to improve himself and become the best version of himself. His life and legacy continue to inspire people around the world to never give up on their dreams. In this episode of the, we're going to be looking at Bruce Lee's six habits and mindsets for success. These are the same habits and mindsets that helped him to become a martial arts legend, actor, philosopher, and director. If you're interested in learning how to set and achieve your goals, overcome challenges, and live a more successful life, then this episode is for you. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Bruce Lee’s 6 Principles for Success Chapters: 00:00 Bruce Lee's Boxing Debut 01:58 From Martial Arts to Hollywood Stardom 02:27 Unveiling Bruce Lee's 6 Success Secrets 02:37 #1 - Embracing Failure for Ultimate Success" 04:29 #2 - Carry a Notebook Everywhere 05:28 #3 The Power of Repeated Goal Affirmation 08:21 #4 Practice your Craft Constantly 09:49 #5 Constantly Read a Variety of Subjects 11:21 #6 - Research and Adapt 13:21 Bruce Lee's Influence After 50 Years 13:42 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Sep 202316min

What if there was a way to step outside of your comfort zone and view life from entirely new perspectives? Uncover the keys to personal growth, the healing power of therapy, and the transformative potential of psychedelics with Rachel Jane-Cooke, an outspoken figure in the world of mental health and personal development. Rachel shares her inspiring journey, from running a vitamin business to becoming a voice for those seeking to heal and grow. She candidly discusses her own experiences with psychedelics, therapy, and community support, offering valuable insights and guidance for listeners. You'll gain valuable insights into navigating life's challenges, overcoming trauma, and achieving personal success, as well as Rachel's unique perspective on intersectionality, mental health, and community support. - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Personality change, trauma responses and sex psychology Chapters: 00:00 - Personality change, trauma responses and sex psychology 00:49 - Discover how to be your true self in any situation 02:17 - Hypo and Hyper Arousal 04:05 - Trauma-informed therapy 07:37 - Rachel’s journey of self-discovery and transformation 10:58 - Find out why connection is essential for personal growth and well-being 14:23 - How multiple identities shape our experiences and perspectives 22:35 - The importance of intersectionality in understanding and supporting ourselves and others 25:57 - How to be a better person with community care 30:06 - The transformative potential of psychedelics for personal growth 32:46 - Create new possibilities by stepping out of your comfort zone 35:52 - How Rachel got into a radio show 39:16 - How podcasting can help you to grow and step outside of your comfort zone 41:12 - Kindest thing 42:28 - Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Sep 202346min

Have you ever made a stupid decision? I’m sure we all have. But what is stupidity, and why do we do stupid things? Stupidity is so much more than just brain power deficiency and IQ. In this episode, we explore the different types of stupidity and how to avoid being caught out by each one. How are these traps created? And what are the potential benefits of learning more about stupidity and how it can help us make better decisions. So if you're interested in learning more about stupidity and how to avoid making dumb choices, this episode is for you! - - - 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 the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Balancing Passion and Creativity as a Digital Nomad Chapters: 00:00 Analyzing Different Types of Stupidity 01:59 Pure Stupidity 04:46 Ignorance  08:09 Overconfident expert stupidity 10:57 Rule Based Stupidity 18:29 Overthinking stupidity 23:35 Organizational Stupidity 26:53 Ego Based Stupidity 32:06 Stupidity is often a deliberate choice 35:01 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Sep 202338min