Growth Mindset: Psychology of self-improvement
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Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives.
WHY LISTEN?
Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it?
This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you're navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism.
Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn’t have to be.
We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system.
WHAT YOU DON’T GET
No pseudoscience. No oversimplified "hacks." No hustle porn.
Just practical insights on mindset improvement, self-development, and human psychology that respect your intelligence and mental health.
THE APPROACH
Instead of telling you what to think, we explore how thinking works. Armed with psychology studies, social science research, and relentless curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of belief change, attitude change, and personal development.
Success is personal. You might want to leverage your neurodiverse strengths, build a business, or simply discover how to be happier. We provide the mental frameworks to pursue your definition of success with mental strength and self-care that fits your life.
YOUR HOST
I'm Sam Webster Harris—a lifelong learner with ADHD and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching businesses, traveling the world, and nearly dying a few times, I concluded that psychology and science are where real wisdom lives.
This show is my excuse to dive deep into health and fitness research, behavioral psychology, and cool science while helping you build genuine self-discipline and motivation.
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PAST SERIES
Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum.
Past series:
— Psychology vs Stoicism
— Time Management for Busy Mortals
— Independence and Knowing Yourself
— Cognitive Biases and Rational Thinking
— Psychology of Connection and Relationships
— Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets
— Addiction and Behaviour Change
— Nervous System Mastery and Polyvagal Theory
— Mental Strength and Self-Discipline
Episodes
- What Is Real Wealth—and How Do You Build It? | The Almanack of Naval RavikantHow to rethink success, escape status games, and build a life with more freedom. In this episode, Sam and Nico explore The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. A book that changes how you think about success. The fundamental concept is that earning money isn’t the same as building wealth. A bigger salary can become a faster treadmill. You're not actually going anywhere you want to end up. Through their experiences learning to code, building businesses, and sharing ideas publicly, they unpack Naval’s approach to valuable skills, leverage, and long-term relationships. They also question the urge to impress people you don’t particularly like. Because the goal isn’t to win an endless comparison contest. It’s to build something that gives you more choice over your time. So listen in to understand what “enough” actually means to you. Define success by the freedom you want, not someone else’s income. Identify a skill or asset that can create value beyond your working hours. Choose collaborators you’d happily keep learning and building with. SPONSORS 🔋 MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com ⛷️ Stio Ski wear designed and tested in Jackson Hole Gear up the way the locals do 20% off promo - Stio.com/Psychology 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 02:00 Introducing The Almanack of Naval Ravikant04:00 Wealth, Money, and Status07:00 When Can You Call Yourself Wealthy?09:00 Building Wealth from Nothing11:00 Specific Knowledge and Accountability14:00 Learning to Build and Sell17:00 Using Capital as Leverage20:00 Scaling Your Impact with People, Code, and Media23:00 Becoming a Perpetual Learner26:00 Can Wealth Creation Be Ethical?28:00 Escaping Status Games31:00 Long-Term Relationships and Compounding33:00 Why Judgement Matters More Than Effort36:00 Defining Enough and Reviewing the Book39:00 Wisdom, Stories, and Who This Book Is For42:00 Closing Thoughts and Reflection Topics discussed Naval Ravikant’s philosophy of wealth and freedom The difference between money, wealth, and status Defining success beyond income and social comparison Building valuable skills through learning and curiosity Using leverage to create value beyond working hours Learning in public and embracing personal accountability Ethical wealth creation through solving real problems How long-term relationships compound trust and opportunity Making better decisions instead of simply working harder Recognising when to change your career direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices556|44M
- A Simple Framework for Solving Any Problem in Your LifePractical tools for problem-solving, decision-making, and building resilience when life feels complicated. Simply put, You don’t need a better life. You need a better way to deal with the one you’ve got. Most problems feel huge because we meet them all at once. A difficult decision, a relationship issue, money stress, a career wobble—they arrive tangled together, and your brain treats the whole knot as one emergency. This episode gives you a simple framework for solving problems without spiralling. You’ll learn how to define what’s actually wrong, separate what you can control from what you can’t, and turn vague worry into one clear next step. Name the real problem in one specific sentence Sort it into “control,” “influence,” and “accept” Choose one small action you can take today Press play and turn the next problem on your list into a plan. SPONSORS 🔋 MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Problems Are Illusions of the Mind00:37 A Framework for Handling Complaints01:22 The Three Types of Problems02:02 Problems You Want to Have02:39 Problems You Have to Accept03:56 Why Expectations Create Suffering08:05 Problems You Don’t Want to Have09:58 Community, Purpose and Major Life Changes11:16 Having Too Many Interests and Desires14:29 When Small Problems Reveal Bigger Issues15:56 How Priorities Change Over Time17:00 Complaints as Tools for Self-Reflection19:20 Outro Topics discussed A simple framework for solving any problem in life How to define the real problem behind your stress Separating what you can control from what you cannot Turning overwhelming problems into clear next steps Why vague worries feel harder than specific problems Practical problem-solving skills for difficult decisions How to stop spiralling and start taking action Building resilience through better decision-making habits Using curiosity to find solutions instead of blame A mindset shift for handling life’s inevitable challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices555|20M
- Designing Your Ambition Around A Life You Enjoy - w/ David MeltzerRethinking success and our approach to money, happiness and breaking free from a scarcity mindset. You’ve upgraded your goals, your workload and possibly your spreadsheet. Has anyone remembered to upgrade your enjoyment? This episode asks whether your approach to success is delivering a better life or merely a longer to-do list. David Meltzer joins Growth Mindset Psychology to discuss gratitude, priorities and the expectations we place on money. You’ll explore why “enough” can remain frustratingly out of reach, how to distinguish useful ambition from chasing approval, and what to do when frustration starts steering your decisions. David also shares five daily questions for bringing direction to your efforts. No requirement to stop caring about achievement or become suspicious of your salary. The invitation is simpler: examine what you expect success to solve, then make more deliberate choices about how you spend your time. Ask what your next achievement is supposed to change. Make gratitude a daily practice, not an occasional thought. Identify what matters now before adding more to your workload. Listen for a more useful definition of progress—one that includes enjoying the life you’re working so hard to improve. SPONSORS 🔋 MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Why Success Doesn’t Guarantee Happiness03:18 Five Daily Practices for Purpose and Priorities06:50 When Ambition Creates a Scarcity Mindset10:04 Can You Learn Without Making the Mistakes?11:57 Money, Status and the Purpose Behind Spending15:11 Handling Frustration and Refocusing Your Energy17:11 Natural Talent, Practice and Reaching Your Potential Topics discussed The relationship between money, happiness and fulfilment Designing ambition around a life you enjoy How scarcity thinking shapes your definition of success Daily gratitude practices for appreciating what you have Five daily questions for clarifying goals and priorities Learning from mentors versus making your own mistakes Understanding the motives behind status and spending Managing frustration through breathing and deliberate reprioritisation Finding enjoyment in the pursuit of personal growth Developing natural talent through consistent practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices554|20M
- How to Enjoy Your Imperfect LifeSimple mindset shifts to build more gratitude, without reworking your entire personality. We imagine success as a destination where the problems finally stop. But the life we want brings its own friction: the garden needs tending, meaningful work fills the inbox, and intimacy means sharing life with another imperfect person. If we only notice the friction, we can miss the strange fact that some of our frustrations belong to things we once hoped for. This episode considers gratitude as a shift in attention, not a demand to call everything good. We’ll look at how anticipating the difficulties attached to our hopes can help us meet them with more perspective. And we’ll explore a second route to appreciation: curiosity. Learning how ordinary comforts came to exist can loosen their grip as invisible background and make the familiar feel newly astonishing. No perfect mindset is required. Just a willingness to look again at the life already taking shape around you. Actionable takeaways to build positivity No requirement to pretend bad things are good Increased levels of inner peace and lower frustration SPONSORS 🔋 MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Gratitude Without the Zen Routine00:32 Why Gratitude Is So Elusive01:35 The Problems That Come With a Good Life04:12 The Annoyances Hidden in Success05:56 Planning for the Problems You Want08:46 Making Peace With Imperfection in Relationships09:40 Why Perspective Alone Doesn’t Create Gratitude11:44 Finding Wonder Through Curiosity13:18 Stories That Make the Everyday Feel Extraordinary15:10 Building Everyday Gratitude Through Curiosity15:54 A Practical Recap: Reframing Life’s Problems17:58 Next Week: The Problems You Don’t Want to Have Topics discussed Building practical gratitude without forced positivity Reframing everyday problems as signs of success Finding perspective when goals bring new frustrations Accepting imperfection in relationships and daily life Using curiosity to rediscover wonder in ordinary things Appreciating modern comforts through history and innovation Shifting attention from complaints toward what matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices553|21M
- What Your Relationship With Food Is Trying to Tell You - w/ Toni MaranucciMost people think healthy eating means following stricter rules: fewer carbs, fewer calories, fewer “bad” foods. But strict rules often create the exact behaviour they’re meant to prevent. Eat one cookie, feel guilty, decide the day is ruined, then eat three more. In this episode, I speak with registered dietitian Tony Marinucci about how to build a healthier relationship with food—without obsession, punishment, or another fad diet. We explore why extreme restriction backfires, how “good” and “bad” food labels damage your mindset, and why focusing on energy, confidence, and long-term habits beats chasing a number on the scales. Tony also shares practical ways to handle comments about your body, set boundaries around diet talk, and make nutrition simpler rather than more complicated. Notice when you label food as “good” or “bad” and ask what belief is behind it. Choose one small, repeatable habit that improves how you feel—not just how you look. Set a calm boundary when someone comments on your body or eating choices. Press play and learn how to make peace with food—without giving up on your health. SPONSORS ☺️ NOCD Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Why Food Mindset Matters01:00 From Dieting to Dietetics01:47 The Problem With Fad Diets03:46 Why Quick Transformations Mislead Us04:59 The Real Cost of Restrictive Programs07:07 Changing Your Mindset Around Food09:00 Focus on How You Want to Feel10:00 Building Habits for the Long Game11:00 Setting Boundaries Around Body Comments11:47 Instagram, TikTok and Diet Culture12:35 Coaching, Weddings and Sustainable Change14:41 Hydration, Exercise and Digestive Issues16:43 Electrolytes, IV Drips and Marketing Hype18:58 The Kindest Thing Someone Has Done20:03 Final Advice: Act First, Learn Later20:45 Outro and Reflection Topics discussed How to build a healthier relationship with food The psychology behind food guilt and shame Why extreme diets and quick fixes backfire Breaking free from the diet-binge cycle Focusing on energy and wellbeing, not just weight How social media shapes body image and eating habits Setting boundaries around comments about food and bodies Building sustainable nutrition habits without restriction Hydration, electrolytes, and nutrition for endurance exercise Why self-compassion supports long-term healthy eating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices552|24M
- AMA: Accountability and Procrastination, Lasting Enthusiasm and Auditory Processing IssuesWhy we procrastinate, lose enthusiasm and struggle to process spoken information—and what actually helps. In this listener AMA, I answer three questions: how auditory processing difficulties affect a child’s willingness to learn, why enthusiasm disappears even when nothing is objectively wrong, and how to stop procrastinating on projects that matter. I share my own experience of struggling with spoken instructions, language learning and getting a podcast off the ground. We look at why “just try harder” usually fails, why accountability often works better than willpower, and how to make difficult tasks feel less punishing. Separate low enthusiasm from negativity bias before deciding whether to quit. Turn one intimidating project into visible, small next actions. Use deadlines, other people and reduced friction to make follow-through easier. If this gave you a useful idea, send it to someone who needs permission to start imperfectly. SPONSORS ☺️ NOCD Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the AMA00:38 Auditory Processing and Willingness to Learn03:36 My Experience of Learning Difficulties05:18 Learning Spanish in Mexico07:10 How Environment Shapes Learning10:01 Signs of Auditory Processing Issues14:02 Enthusiasm vs Negativity Bias16:52 Why You Might Feel Flat, Not Negative19:35 What to Do About Low Enthusiasm21:08 Accountability and Procrastination22:42 How I Finally Launched the Podcast26:52 Productivity Books and Planning Tools29:12 Breaking Big Projects Into Small Tasks32:00 Habits, Focus and Finishing Deadlines35:09 Thanks and Send-Off Topics discussed Auditory processing difficulties and learning support Why children lose confidence at school Making difficult skills easier and more enjoyable The difference between low enthusiasm and negativity bias How to rebuild motivation without quitting everything Accountability strategies for procrastination Breaking overwhelming projects into manageable tasks Using deadlines and habits to finish creative work Reducing friction between writing and publishing Visual planning, mind mapping and task organisation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices551|39M
- How to Make Your Ideas Survive a Changing WorldA life is brief. An idea can travel further than its inventor ever will. What determines which ones last? We follow life’s story from the first organisms to the systems we build today, using three laws of biology as a lens: competition, selection and reproduction. These aren’t just rules for animals in a nature documentary. They also help us think about innovation, businesses, beliefs and the ambitions that shape our own lives. Seen this way, success isn’t simply being clever or working harder. An idea must meet a real need, adapt when its environment changes, and find a way to continue beyond its creator. That doesn’t make the future predictable. It makes it more open: if survival depends partly on fit, then changing the idea—or the conditions around it—can change what becomes possible. Notice which assumptions your environment is rewarding—and which it is quietly discarding. Make room for variation before committing everything to one solution. Ask how your idea can remain useful when you are no longer there to carry it. Listen with curiosity, then consider what you could create that others might adapt, share and carry forward. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Philosophical Questions02:32 The Beginning of the Universe03:42 The Story of Life on Earth04:05 Three Rules of Biology07:34 The First Law: Life is Competition09:06 The Evolution of Competition12:25 The Second Law: Life is Selection14:30 Inequality in Nature and Society16:18 Balancing Freedom and Equality18:53 The Third Law: Life Must Breed20:24 The Gift of Existence20:39 Human Progress and Fire21:14 Agricultural Revolution and Civilization21:53 Fertility and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations22:27 Population Dynamics: Japan vs. Nigeria23:17 Ideas and Religions: Survival of the Fittest24:54 The Three Horsemen: Famine, Disease, and War30:06 Modern Challenges and Fertility Trends31:09 The Laws of Biology in Action32:13 Conclusion and Future Episodes Topics discussed The three laws of biology and life Competition as the engine of evolution Natural selection and why life is unfair Freedom versus equality in human societies Reproduction and the survival of ideas Fertility rates and the future of nations Famine, disease and war as population checks How civilizations rise, grow and decline Adapting your thinking to changing conditions Building ideas that compete, adapt and spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices550|37M
- How to Catch Your Brain Lying to You: A Practical Guide to Self-Awareness Over EgoIt's easy to spend our lives defending a story about who we are, instead of finding out who we could become. This episode is an invitation to stop protecting your ego and start practising self-awareness as a craft. We look at how high intelligence can turn into a sophisticated self-deception machine, and how the stories we tell ourselves—“I’m the rational one”, “I learn from feedback”, “I’m different from those stubborn people”—are often the very things that keep us stuck. Through real examples from science, travel, and building (and misbuilding) companies, you’ll see how ego hides in certainty, and how growth begins the moment you allow yourself to be wrong on purpose. This is about a shift in identity, from someone who must be right to someone who is willing to see. Identify three recurring patterns where your ego resists uncomfortable truths. Create a regular “ego audit” ritual: write, reflect, and invite honest feedback. Choose relationships and environments that reward curiosity over confidence. Hit play if you’re ready to trade the comfort of being right for the possibility of becoming wiser. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Intro: Intelligence as a Burden02:50 What This Episode Is About05:25 How Good Are You at Understanding Information?07:55 Being Aware of Your Flaws10:42 Mistake 1: The Unscientific Scientist14:00 Mistake 2: The Unbalanced Balancer18:13 Mistake 3: The Unentrepreneurial Entrepreneur22:47 Recap: Three Big Mistakes23:05 Becoming an Ego Detective24:28 Tip 1: Write Down Three Big Errors25:25 Tip 2: Nurturing Strategies for Awareness26:46 Tip 3: Find Your Crowd27:18 Outro and Final Thoughts Topics discussed Why smart people trick themselves into being right How ego hides unconscious bias in everyday decisions Real stories of ego-driven mistakes in work and life The link between high IQ and self-deception Simple habits to build honest self-awareness Spotting blind spots before they cost you How to learn from feedback without defensiveness Using reflection and journaling to reduce ego traps Choosing friends who challenge your certainty Turning mistakes into fuel for long-term growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices549|31M
- Faster Than Normal - Living well with ADHDThe peculiar thing about attention deficit is that everybody seems to have it these days, whether they've earned it through proper diagnosis or simply absorbed it from an enthusiastic TikTok video filmed in someone's bathroom. What I've learned, from my own escapades, and partly through reading Peter Shankman's excellent book Faster Than Normal, is that whatever your brain does, you need to learn how to drive it. This conversation covers the four rules Shankman uses to turn a supposedly defective brain into rather useful equipment, none of which involve medication or particularly virtuous behaviour. Structure your environment so willpower becomes optional Eliminate choice wherever possible — routine isn't boring, it's protective Exercise before you need focus, not after you've lost it Work with your strengths, delegate the rest SPONSORS ☺️ MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interviews people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Sam's ADHD Reality Check03:10 Podcast Intro and Season Kickoff05:23 Reframing ADHD as Strength06:17 ADHD Stereotypes Explained08:15 ADD vs ADHD Breakdown09:41 The Shy Extrovert Story10:53 The Supercar Brain Metaphor12:34 Strengths Over Weaknesses15:26 Rule One: Eliminate Choice22:44 Rule Two: Eat Healthy24:21 Rule Three: Morning Exercise for Dopamine26:08 Rule Four: Active Lifestyle and Micro Workouts28:53 Sleep Fuels Focus29:26 Food as Procrastination31:07 Tools, Assistants and Tracking35:23 Ratings and Book Recommendations36:00 Next Book and Farewell Topics discussed Sam shares his recent official ADHD diagnosis and what it finally explained about his life The TikTok self-diagnosis trend and why overdiagnosis drowns out people who actually have ADHD Peter Shankman's Faster Than Normal book and the supercar metaphor for the ADHD brain Why Sam never held a job longer than nine months and what that pattern revealed The difference between ADD and ADHD and how stereotypes miss quiet, inattentive presentations Four core rules from the book: eliminate choice, eat well, exercise first, stay active The apple versus Doritos rule for distinguishing real hunger from boredom eating How to design your life around your brain instead of fighting your natural weaknesses Why batching meetings and tracking data helps neurodivergent people protect their focus and energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices548|38M
- The Deep-Thinking Habits That Quietly Change Your LifeTrain your brain to resist distraction, form your own opinions, and think like an intellectual. When every answer is one click away, we’ve forgotten how to enjoy the struggle of figuring things out. This episode explores the radical act of thinking more slowly in a fast-paced world. Modern life has made us intellectual snackers: we graze on headlines, notifications, and other people’s opinions until our minds feel full on intellectual candy floss. Drawing on ideas from Cal Newport, Charlie Munger, and curious historical figures, we unpack why boredom, better information, and stronger memory are the unsung heroes of clear thinking. You’ll learn: How to design an information diet that actually feeds your brain How to become comfortable enough with silence to let your own ideas emerge How to train your attention so it doesn’t sprint away at the first ping. You don't need to turn into a monk, but hopefully this is a gentle nudge to think with more depth, nuance, and independence. SPONSORS ☺️ MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌎 Planet Visionaries Podcast Alex Honnold interview people reshaping what's possible Part of the Rolex Perpetual Plant Initiative Listen on Apple podcasts UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deep Thinking02:04 Using Charlie Munger’s Inversion Approach05:02 System One vs. System Two Thinking06:14 Improving Information Quality09:34 Comfort with Boredom13:35 Cultivating Attention16:23 Tracking Your Progress18:00 Increasing Working Memory21:47 Intellectual Practice22:13 Pairing Primary and Secondary Sources23:02 Richard Feynman’s Idea Documents25:46 Adopting Intellectual Curiosity27:38 Benjamin Franklin’s Deep Thinkers Club28:12 Launching a Book Club29:02 Rebranding the Podcast30:08 Starting a Second Podcast31:43 Episode Summary and Final Thoughts Topics discussed How to think more deeply in a world designed for shallow attention Why outsourcing your opinions to social media weakens independent thought The cognitive cost of prioritising fast emotional hits over slow work How checklist mentality creates the illusion of progress without real depth System One versus System Two thinking and why deeper thinkers choose slower Building an information diet that improves the quality of what you consume Training your brain to become more comfortable with boredom and silence Practical ways to sanitise your phone and reduce distraction in daily life Strengthening working memory so you can hold and connect complex ideas How intellectual curiosity and argumentative thinking sharpen judgment and reduce bias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices547|35M
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