Environment Design: 3 Ways to Improve Your Thinking (without thinking)

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

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

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

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

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

Life is so busy that we get lost in the mad rush, Sam discusses unconventional ways to both alter our experience of time and get more done. We only have one life and we can't extend the physical amount of seconds we have. Instead, we look at how to increase the volume of experience we have in those seconds and ways in which we can experientially slow down time using completely natural ideas and processes for the body without any weird stuff. No meditation, no drugs, just common sense. As someone with ADHD this process has been one of the most useful ideas for self-control and productivity in a way that is enjoyable and logical. - - - Connect with Sam: Join on Youtube -  Growth Mindset Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  - - - Chapters 00:00 How to slow down time 01:05 TikTok as an example of bending time 02:09 Stimulated to do new things 03:17 Making new memories 03:56 Do new stuff 05:35 Memory is like a notepad 07:30 Ride that edge like a surfer rides a wave 10:22 Reframing feelings  11:07 Public speaking example of reframing fear 12:04 Vipassana example of reframing feelings 12:55 Fasting to reframe your relationship with food and hunger 14:24 Savor those slow moments 15:28 Nir Eyal quote  16:00 Bob Dylan quote 16:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Feb 202318min

Romantic season is here, but do you have the right mindset for healthy relationships? Find out here. Jonathan Aslay is a renowned dating and relationship expert who is dedicated to helping individuals find love and build healthy, meaningful relationships. With a focus on compassionate communication, Jonathan teaches his clients how to connect with others in a way that promotes understanding and mutual respect. He also highlights the importance of self-love and how it is the foundation for building strong and fulfilling relationships. On the Growth Mindset Podcast, Jonathan shares his insights and expertise, helping listeners to adopt a growth mindset in their personal and professional lives. - - - Connect with Jonathan: His website - JonathanAslay.com Watch his advice -  YouTube - Jonathan Aslay - - - Connect with Sam: Join the social podcast app - Podvine Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Background 04:17 - What is self-love 07:40 - Wake-up calls are a thing 11:30 - Where humanity is being silly 13:30 - the biggest problems in relationships 17:03 - Notice self-defense 20:00 - It's not what you do, it's how you do it 24:11 - Non-violent communication 28:40 - Read books together 30:40 - eight dates 36:30 - earliest memory 38:00 - kindest thing 40:52 - Roundup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 202344min

Learn how to reframe your mindsets to see the opportunities in the world and reject feelings of fear and scarcity. Kyle Livingston was abandoned by his mother when he was only a few weeks old. He grew up living with scarcity and a chip on his shoulder. His life came to a tipping point with a broken marriage and business but he turned it around by reframing his attitude and mindset. - - - Connect with Kyle: His consultancy -  7 figure industry Kyle's Linked In - Kyle Livingston - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  - - - Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:23 - Background 06:17 - Motivations for success 09:20 - What actually happens when you hit your goals 14:40 - Where burnout comes from 17:12 - Money anxieties 20:58 - How to not get scared of failure 23:22 - The art of spotting luck 24:16 - New business approaches 26:58- How to mentor people 28:22 - A framework of who to work with 30:50 - Starting businesses vs helping businesses 35:42 - Best relationship advice starts with yourself 49:24 - How good are your friends really 40:50 - Kindest thing 42:38 - Advice to younger self 45:43 - Round up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Feb 202348min