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What if the path to true growth begins with admitting how little you actually know? The teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates tells us to use questions to expose holes in conventional thinking. If you enjoy learning about psychology, self-development, and the inner workings behind success, you’ll discover proven wisdom from ancient Greece on getting out of your own way. Hear unique Socratic tactics for: Questioning assumptions Overcoming knowledge bias Admitting what you don’t know. Learn more about the psychology of Stoicism, critical thinking, and the inner workings of progress. Socrates is the master at helping us live more thoughtfully and discover our own blindspots. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 💼 LinkedIn Jobs - The largest professional network in the world Advertise your job for free - LinkedIn.com/growth Get in Touch 👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com 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 - Growth Mindset Chapters 00:00 Socrates: The Father of Philosophy 01:02 Wisdom in Admitting Ignorance 01:43 Who Was Socrates? 02:15 Socratic Questioning and Human Thinking 05:15 The Charity Conundrum 06:42 Socratic Questions for Self-Improvement 09:56 Failure as a Path to Learning 10:54 Living with Honor and Integrity 12:01 The Hard Work of Personal Integrity 13:53 The Philosophy of Knowledge and Ignorance 14:34 Understanding Human Behavior 17:58 Achieving Inner Peace and Happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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