Thinking Fast and Slow: How to make better decisions and avoid hidden mind traps

Explore the timeless lessons from the Enchiridion, a manual for living by Epictetus Uncover how ancient Stoic principles provide practical guidance for today's challenges, offering insights into personal development and psychological resilience. Learn to apply Epictetus's teachings to cultivate a resilient mindset, manage stress, and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. This episode bridges the gap between Stoicism and contemporary psychology, highlighting its relevance in cognitive behavioral therapy and everyday life. Join us on a transformative journey to harness the power of Stoicism for personal and psychological empowerment. - - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job for free to the world's largest pool of professionals. https://linkedin.com/growth - - - 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 - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: The Stoics Guide to Freedom: Mastering Life with Epictetus Chapters: 00:00 Epictetus' Enchiridion: The Handbook to Life 02:18 Overview of The Dichotomy of Control 04:50 Vipassana: accepting impermanence and change 06:32 Work with what you have and make the best of it 08:09 Loving without attachment 09:48 Going with the flow 10:46 Life as a banquet 13:00 ADVERT - LinkedIn Jobs 14:10 Have a perspective on your own life 15:08 Chinese farmer parable 16:47 Responding to insults 19:36 Takeaways from the Enchiridion 21:16 Wrap up Topics: Self-improvement lessons Wiser than yesterday Patience and persistence for growth mindset Epictetus Enchiridion Stoicism lessons Growth mindset insights from Epictetus Applying Enchiridion principles in modern life Stoic philosophy for personal development Psychological wisdom from Epictetus's teachings Enchiridion guide to self-improvement Epictetus's advice on mental resilience Incorporating Stoicism into growth mindset practices Ancient Stoic strategies for modern challenges Epictetus's influence on cognitive behavioral therapy Learning Stoicism for better mental health Epictetus's philosophy in everyday life Self-improvement lessons from the Enchiridion Adopting Epictetus's teachings for personal growth Understanding Stoicism through Epictetus Practical Stoicism for stress management Enchiridion techniques for mindset transformation Stoic principles for enhancing mental strength Epictetus's Stoic wisdom for life challenges Harnessing Stoicism for psychological resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Jan 202424min

Do you feel like you're always rushing and never accomplishing anything meaningful? It's time to ditch the addiction to speed and rediscover the power of patience. We know that "Slow and steady wins the race" yet today's culture has a new obsession, SPEED. We want to get rich quick, build abs in 10 minutes and we want to go everywhere and we want to do it NOW. This episode will recalibrate how you think about progress and recalibrate your approach to goals, habits, and mindset. Stop seeking instant gratification and superficial gains. Ditch distraction and shift your focus from superficial productivity to deep, compounding gains. Slow down and rediscover the joy of the journey without racing to the destination! - - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Jobs Advertise your job for free to the world's largest pool of professionals. https://linkedin.com/growth - - - 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. Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Twitter - @samjamharris Instagram - @SamJam.zen - - - Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Slow Down - Work Purposefully - Build Momentum Chapters: 00:00 How to create real impact 01:45 Pre-roll break 01:47 Idolising speed 03:58 Building true momentum 06:42 Optionality is a curse - build focus and inertia 10:37 Michael Jordan's secret to success 11:17 The problems with modern dating 12:06 LinkedIn Jobs - AD 14:13 Social media fuels our addiction to speed 16:48 Marcus Aurelius on the power of slowing down 18:03 Patience creating happiness and growth 21:14 Realizations of ADHD 21:55 Going "all in" builds momentum 22:37 Send off Topics: self-improvement lessons patience and persistence for growth mindset instant results, poor foundations recalibrating mindsets building momentum for progress ancient wisdom from stoicism Mr. Beast's mindset for long-term content strategy analysis Michael Jordan's work ethic and persistence Marcus Aurelius meditations problems with modern relationships Charles Darwin's routine and slow observation evolutionary theory impact compounding gains over time Overcoming the speed delusion in personal development The myth of doing more faster debunked Forbes 30 under 30 reality vs. expectation The power of patience in achieving goals Avoiding the trap of rushing in modern life Long-term success strategies in psychology and business Embracing slow progress for meaningful achievements Psychological benefits of a slower approach to success Growth mindset approach to long-term goal setting The illusion of quick success in the digital age Lessons from Michael Jordan on patience and growth Charles Darwin's contributions to understanding slow progress How Mr. Beast's patience built a YouTube empire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jan 202424min

No matter what life throws your way in 2024, adopting a Stoic mindset can set you up for both success and satisfaction. Join our host, Sam Webster Harris, as he walks through 24 powerful Stoic rules that are just as important today as 2000 years ago. The lessons will help you develop more mindfulness, discipline, generosity, calmness, and contentment in your life. We'll tackle big ideas like controlling what you can control, letting go of resentment, and finding joy in simple things. So tune in to learn how embracing voluntary discomfort, practicing gratitude, and reviewing your actions can help you achieve equanimity and personal growth. With a little bit of Stoic philosophy in your back pocket, you'll be ready to handle whatever comes your way with grace and wisdom. Episode recommendations: Gratitude Lessons (That Don't Suck) Diagnose and Fix Your Real Problems - - - Sponsor - Better Help Therapy can boost you on your way to being your best self. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET for 10% off. - - 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. - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 24 Stoic Rules To Change Your Life Chapter: 00:00 The answer for living a good life 01:31 Pre-roll advert 01:35 24 Rules of Stoicism 02:02 #1 02:49 #2 04:29 #3 06:47 #4 07:47 #5 09:43 #6 10:47 #7 11:46 #8 13:25 #9 14:45 #10 16:05 #11 17:27 BetterHelp ad 18:46 #12 19:42 #13 20:37 #14 21:31 #15 22:25 #16 23:25 #17 24:39 #18 25:21 #19 26:01 #20 27:01 #21 27:41 #22 28:53 #23 29:53 #24 30:33 Bonus Topics: biggest lessons of stoicism stoicism principles and mindsets ancient stoic wisdom growth mindset psychology resilience and grit cultivating generosity gratitude practices Everyday mindfulness self-discipline and growth reflection, improvement learning self-improvement podcast ancient philosophy for modern times live like a stoic boosting inner strength handling adversity overcoming challenges and setbacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jan 202432min

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and make smarter decisions in 2024? This episode provides a blueprint for developing true intelligence and wisdom. Learn why IQ is not the only determinant of success and what the components of complete intelligence are. Study practices anyone can use to reveal the thought patterns and habits holding you back. Learn daily practices to increase intelligence and open up new patterns of thinking. Whether you want to improve relationships, find fulfilling work, create healthy habits, or set goals, this episode will teach you how to reflect on the past year and make choices without regret moving forward. You'll get tips on diversifying your learning, adopting a growth mindset, deliberate practice for better decision-making, and leveraging your emotional intelligence. Become a lifelong learner, gain awareness through introspection, and develop the mental strength to create the life you want. Journal Prompts Free list of prompt questions - - - Sponsor - Better Help Online therapy to get you on your way to being your best self. 10% off - betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET - - - Growth Mindset podcast Sam Webster Harris explores 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. Watch us - YouTube (Growth Mindset) - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: How to Nurture Intelligence and Wisdom Chapters: 00:00 Making more intelligent decisions 01:02 Pre-roll advert 01:06 Behaving intelligently 08:33 Spotting patterns in your environment and learning from them 12:29 Experiment and adapt quickly 13:56 Spotting patterns 16:58 Dedicate time 18:41 Betterhelp ad 20:00 Be an intelligent investor 26:38 Questions that will give a motivational boost if you're feeling lost 28:16 Journaling prompts 30:36 Feedback from peers and friends 33:11 Therapy and coaching 34:46 Deliberate practice 38:15 Send off Topics: Daily Practices to Increase Intelligence Cultivating Intelligence through Growth Mindset Expanding Wisdom with Positive Attitude Practices Embracing Mistakes for Intellectual Growth Strategies for Developing a Growth Mindset The Role of Positivity in Enhancing Intelligence Overcoming Fear of Failure to Boost Wisdom Practical Tips for Fostering a Growth Mindset Building Smarter Habits for Lifelong Learning Growth Mindset Techniques for Wisdom Enhancement Learning from Mistakes: A Path to Greater Intelligence Creating a Culture of Continuous Intellectual Improvement The Intersection of Positive Attitude and Smart Growth Transforming Your Mindset for Enhanced Cognitive Abilities Unlocking the Power of Positive Thinking for Smarter Learning The Journey to Intellectual Brilliance via Growth Mindset Harnessing the Power of Positivity for Intellectual Advancements Evolving Beyond Mistakes with a Growth-Oriented Approach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Jan 202440min

It's time to stop searching for motivation and start building it instead. Willpower alone doesn’t work. One day you're fired up and ready to crush it, the next you're staring blankly at the wall wondering where your motivation went. In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, learn the scientifically proven tactics to construct motivation that sticks long-term - even through the toughest challenges. Discover the 4 key types of motivation, how to tap into them, and the warning signs that your motivation is unsustainable. Learn why sheer willpower backfires, how small wins compound, and how to reframe mundane tasks into extraordinary achievements. Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations fuels success when we can also tap into our values. This episode will boost grit, and encourage a growth mindset using actionable insights from psychology and motivation science. Your passport to sustainable drive and motivation starts here - - - 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. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Engineer Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience Chapters: 0:00 Hiking through the coastal path of UK 02:03 Pre-roll advert 02:07 Building a stronger mindset and unstoppable motivation 02:40 Nuances of human motivation 04:45 Extrinsic motivation examples 07:24 What drives people to continue 08:25 4 types of motivation 11:00 Mid-roll advert 13:42 Identifying personal values 20:10 Aligning your actions with your values 24:45 Celebrate small wins 26:00 Seek feedback and reflect on it 27:15 Send off Topics: Building Unstoppable Motivation Through Values Harnessing Identified Motivation for Resilience Introjected Motivation: Internal Pressures as a Drive Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations for Success Achieving Round-the-World Records with Value-Driven Motivation Mindset Strategies for Building a Successful Business Transforming Life by Understanding Motivation Sources Psychology Behind Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience Utilizing Identified and Introjected Motivations Effectively Goal Setting Strategies Inspired by Psychological Motivations How Identified Motivation Fuels Incredible Achievements Leveraging Internalized Pressure for Positive Outcomes The Role of Values in Sustaining Motivation Developing Resilience Through Psychological Mindsets Mastering Motivation: Insights from Psychology Experts From Intrinsic to Identified: Evolving Motivation for Success The Science of Building Unbreakable Willpower and Drive Achieving Personal and Professional Milestones with Strategic Motivation Cultivating a Mindset for Overcoming Life’s Challenges Empowering Personal Change with Introjected Motivation Techniques Growth Mindset approach to build motivation and resilience Mindsets behind grit and will-power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jan 202430min

How we screw ourselves over and sabotage our happiness. Learn the cognitive biases, comfortable lies and deceitful practices that become routines and invite joy back into your life! In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, our host, Sam Webster, exposes the 7 toxic habits that secretly create misery - and how to ditch them for good. If you want to break destructive patterns holding you back from the happiness you deserve, this frank life skills discussion is for you. Become your own best friend and start making choices that set you up for success, not sabotage. Your future self will thank 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: 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: Exposing 7 Habits of Miserable People  Chapters: 00:00 Create happiness, remove misery 01:03 Pre-roll advert 01:07 Habits of miserable people 01:12 Bad habit - #1 Lying to ourselves 04:13 Bad habit #2 - Procrastination 07:39 Bad habit #3 - Victimhood and avoiding responsibility 10:10 Bad habit #4 - Money 13:17 Bad habit #5 - Isolation 17:52 Bad Habit #6 - Social Media 20:35 Bad habit #7 - Ignoring real self-care 25:03 Bonus Habit - Fixed Mindset and resistant to change 26:34 Send off Topics: procrastination lying to yourself motte-and-bailey fallacy victim mentality financial habits isolation social media comparison self care mental health fixed mindset happiness present moment personal development mindset transformation stop sabotaging yourself break bad habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jan 202430min

Kick-off 2024 with a plan to be unapologetically you! Are you ready to shed limiting beliefs and step into your fullest potential? In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, we dive deep into the nuanced psychology of the unexpected blockers that prevent us from being our authentic selves and living life on our terms. You’ll learn how to quiet your inner critic, practice radical self-acceptance, and have the courage to pursue your unconventional dreams. Expect empowering stories, surprising mindset shifts, and tools to help you break free from conformity, stop comparing yourself to others, and unlock your unique gifts. It’s time to delete the rulebook, honor your weirdness, and infuse your life with more freedom, fulfillment and fun. Tune in now to begin your journey to self-discovery and a personalized vision of success. You deserve to live boldly as the one-of-a-kind person you are!” - - - 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: Be More Yourself in 2024 Chapters: 00:00 Unusual blockers to growth 01:58 Identify traits to be your best self 02:29 Peers that block our natural self 05:09 Growth mindset vs Fixed mindset psychology 08:33 Helpful and Unhelpful Stories 12:42 Tips to keep yourself grounded 14:14 Questions to reflect on to be more yourself 17:37 Sendoff Topics be your authentic self redefine success self-improvement personal growth societal expectations embrace weirdness embracing individuality self-discovery limitless potential stand out from the crowd self-acceptance self-love growth mindset vs fixed mindset psychology of improvement Identifying toxic behaviours of groups and individuals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jan 202421min

Discover powerful ancient wisdom for growth and self-improvement from Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In this psychology-focused episode, we extract timeless insights from Marcus Aurelius' profound personal notebook "Meditations" to find inner peace and live a virtuous life. Learn stoic techniques to turn obstacles into opportunities, control emotional reactions, avoid judgment, and focus inwards. Apply Marcus Aurelius' deep introspective lessons to reduce stress, build confidence, change perspectives, and boost resilience in the modern world. Tune in as we bridge the 2000-year gap to extract practical lessons from one of history's greatest philosophers. Allow Marcus Aurelius' uncompromising views to positively shape your perspectives and transform your actions to be wiser than yesterday. - - - Sponsor - Better Help The Growth Mindset podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Therapy to get you on your way to being your best self. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GROWTHMINDSET for 10% off. https://betterhelp.com/growthmindset - - - 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:  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Timeless Wisdom for Better Days Chapters: 00:00 Marcus Aurelius' book Meditations 02:01 Pre-roll advert 02:06 Anger and self-control 03:44 Be good no matter what 05:17 The importance of truthfulness 06:59 Don't retreat from the world 07:51 Everyone is better at something 11:28 How crisis leads to strength 14:10 Mid-roll advert - BetterHelp 15:29 Being open to correction 18:08 Understanding other people's perspective 20:53 Meditation helps assess emotional reactions 22:20 Judging yourself by others' higher standards 25:03 Just act virtuously Topics: Meditations Marcus Aurelius Lessons of Stoicism Ancient Philosophy Self-improvement tips Ancient wisdom Roman empire Psychology of self-improvement Virtue and resilience Emotions and self-control Reactions Wellbeing Introspection Mindfulness Perspective shift Change Truthfulness Self-mastery Wiser than yesterday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Jan 202426min