Growth Mindset: Psychology of self-improvement

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Education #229, Self-Improvement #116

There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY.We’re all stuck with the brain we’re born with, but we aren’t stuck with how we use it.Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life.CURIOUS?Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious.Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are.We find answers to the true science of self-improvement.So put down the astrology chart and start working with your mind, instead of against it.With over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, you’re invited to join.PROCESSInstead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works.Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind.Why? >>> Success is personal!You might want to make the most of your neurodiverse strengths, start a business, or simply find more reasons to smile.Hone your ability for independent thinking and growth with mental models to pursue your definition of success.HOSTI’m Sam Webster Harris, a lifelong learner with ADHD, a raging curiosity, and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions.After launching several businesses, travelling the world and nearly dying a few times I concluded that science and Psychology are where it’s at.What actually makes people happy? What’s the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done?Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure.I run the show to help listeners enjoy nutritious content that feeds their minds (and I needed a legitimate excuse to cover for my reading addiction).PREMIUMGo Ad-Free and listen to exclusive content.Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord.Growth Mindset PremiumARCHIVEPrevious 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— Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets

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Cheyboer

Great content, incredibly colonized

Zionist content, disappointing bc there are great things said on this podcast, no longer can support.
VIBRANCE Nutrition

Interesting, Relevant, and Actionable!

This podcast has a lot of wonderful tips to improve how you think and how you feel about simply being alive. With so many daily stresses burdening us, Sam’s voice is a welcome balm on the nervous system and his information and suggestions will make you smarter, more resilient, and …dare I say it? …. Happier, even if the external circumstances do not change. A very worthwhile listen!
TraneTrax

Mental models to real life

The host Sam has a deep understanding not only of psychology as a field but specific frameworks and mental models that have tremendous power and yet often remain relegated to theory and self-help books. This show synthesizes those models into real-life scenarios and ACTIONS you can take to unlock the power of our hungriest organ (not muscle)—the brain. Listen if you want to be challenged and are ready to put the knowledge (tightly edited into reasonable length episodes) to work.
Jfkfdr

This is just consistently interesting

Each episode I learn a new and useful nugget about the way my mind works and could work better in ways that I want it to. And it's really fun.
Kelle Sparta

Hacking Your Own Mind

I love this podcast. It gives me insight into my own mind and how it works. As a life-long student of the mind/body/spirit connection, I love this secular approach and how it integrates with my more spiritual bent. Well done!
easiest CC app

Inspirational, insightful, with universal examples.

Sam does a great job talking about everything related to a growth mindset. Episodes are filled with a flow from start to finish about growth mind set insights from both universal examples and his own personal experiences that help bring our own lives into better perspective.
tharden45

Amazing introduction into the podcast world

This has been my first time listening to podcasts of any variety, and I literally have been binging episodes every day in the car, at the gym, work, etc. love the content. Very useful tips for someone new to their self discovery journey like myself!
ChrisCarpp

Great podcast

Great podcast for changing the way you think and getting rid of negative thoughts etc. Sam is great
Ms KimB

Yoga

I love the yoga references. That, so me!
rocker (third grader)

Inspiring

This is an engaging and informative podcast that will leave you inspired to achieve your full potential. Love it!
AdNeff

Love this one

Really enjoy Sam and the guests he brings on! Highly recommend.
TommyN456

Prepare to Grow!!!

Sam and his guests share thought provoking content to reach your highest growth potential. I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone who has the desire to grow and stretch yourself outside of your comfort zone.
Mercedes Moell

Weekly inspiration

Weekly inspiration to concentrate on what matters and enjoy doing it!
Skriddles

Incredibly helpful insights!

Sam Webster Harris packs so many brilliant concepts into each minute of this podcast. Thank you, Sam, for taking the time to really make me think and stretch my mind!
fullfilling, cross your heart

So helpful

It kept my attention every minute. The perfect source of tips I was needing. I’ve heard the whole season in 1 day
Joshill:)

Thanks Sam!

This host does a great job of selecting guests that are inspiring and knowledgeable! Quality production, keep it up :)
Lifted From The Rut

Totally resonating with the content in the Growth Mindset Podcast

Really enjoyed the episode with Chris in regards to the Less is more mentality. SO glad you started this podcast because people need to hear your mesages.
cakecakecakecake

You need to listen

Sam's podcasts stands out from the rest. He asks amazing questions, curates the best guests, and provides a time of focused, deep, conversation that leaves you wiser and with actionable insights every time. His focus goes far beyond positive psychology and into a all matters of growth mindset and is deeply empowering -- you need to listen!!
wary mom

Im depth and practical

Super informative podcast with great depth by the host, Sam. Enjoy learning and sharing about mindset and the ability to shape the course of your own life. This podcast, does just that! Highly recommend.
Naomi Sage G.

Great content and interesting interviews

Love the actionable advice that guests are able to provide to the audience. The interviews are entertaining while also providing great tips to those in a variety of different industries.
oliviabaker13

Level up your life 🚀

If you’re on a mission to level up you life, this show is an amazing source of insight and inspiration. Sam and his guests explore all the ways you can foster a growth mindset. Love getting to hear the impactful life stories of some truly amazing humans. Highly recommend tuning in!
HealerOfTheSpirit

Sam is Brilliant!

Listening to Sam’s Podcast has changed my overall outlook on life and given me a definite boost in my business. I am extremely Grateful for the guidance he shares on his show and all of the Awesome guests he finds!
Atotounji

Amazing Podcast!

I love how Sam does his interviews. There’s a lot of content out there now a days and so much repetition, seems that everyone’s saying the same thing. Sam isn’t like that though, he cuts through all the crap and drops real value! Appreciate all the work he does.
djwillyp

Great Podcast

I've enjoyed listening to this Podcast and appreciate the quality of the guests and Sam's interview questions. Lots of great learnings and takeaways!
Shellylefkoe

Worth Listening Too

There is so much information out there fighting for our attention. I recommend Sam’s podcast as he has some really interesting guests and great, usable, information. It’s about personal growth but it’s not woo woo (airy fairy) which I appreciate. Sam asks great questions and really listens to his guests. I loved Lessons from building Shazam and so many others. Give a listen!
Erin McCullough

Interesting content & Great Questions

I love how Sam is so engaged in his interviews! He always seems 100% in on the topic. I also really appreciate the questions he asks. The questions are introspective and give the interviewee an opportunity to slow down and create a thoughtful answer. It disrupts them from their usual dialogue and allows for some real meaning, it’s personal. Sam also asks great questions that come up out of his interest in learning, versus asking all the same questions to each guest. I highly recommend!
Thinking Big Coaching

Fantastic Personal Growth Podcast

Sam and his guests provide great thinking ideas to promote growth in myself. Thanks for the great podcast.
Victoria Lioznyansky

Excellent!

Sam, your enthusiasm is truly contagious! Love the podcast, your guests, and all the nuggets of wisdom you so generously share.
Swammer123

Mindset Matters

Mindset truly effects everything we do, what we see, and what we experience. Sam does a great job making a case for why Mindset matters, and how we can go about different areas of our lives with a growth mindset.
80<3

Audio Quality

I really wanted to listen to this but the audio was so terrible I couldn’t focus and barely understood a word the host said 🤦🏻‍♀️
Kristian in ATX

Great content *but*…

I unsubbed due to the TERRIBLE audio quality. It was too painful to listen to. If they level up with professional gear I’ll probably come back. Until then, lots of better pods out there.
SFVKid

Insightful!

I'm on a mission to better myself and learn actionable tips that I can apply to my life. Stoked I found this!
vitalej17

Absolute gold, love this podcast!

If you're in need of a complete mindset RESET, or if you've just never given your mindset much thought, this is the podcast for you!! It's not fluff or coffee-table-meditation-book babble that we hear about all the time. Sam includes MANY experts (from psychologists to behaviorists) who can help you understand your thoughts and the way you mentally process challenges much better than you currently do (which is a huge asset when you own and run a biz)!
Find The ‘U’ In You Speaker

Great Podcast with Maayan Gordon

The interview was so informative. I totally agree with Maayan when she said people are not following their curiosities or passions in life, which will either result in their happiness or sadness. As she stated we have more control over how we feel than we give ourselves credit for, don’t pass that off to another individual. Your honesty is your power.
JeffcHarry

An Tangible

The Growth Mindset Podcast provides an easy to understand way to embrace growth mindset, whether your parent trying to help your child, or someone who is facing their fears head on, or trying to understand the psychotherapy behind this concept. Sam finds a way to delve both deep and wide with this idea so that you can understand how it can play a role in so many parts of your life. I’m glad this podcast exists in the world.
masonjmaxwell

Lots to learn here

Loved the episodes with Tom Davies and hearing about his story!
TheVoiceFan!!!

Great podcast! Love the variety!!

Sam has a wonderful voice and approaches growth from a unique aspect. I love hearing real stories!
Luke DePron

Great Show To Expand Your Mind!

As someone who is constantly trying to improve and understands the importance of a Growth Mindset, I really enjoyed Sams show. He brings a range of guests, with multitude of topics explored. If you're looking for a good show to start with I suggest epsidoe 123 with Tom who is actually Sams cousin and I really enjoyed. Luke D.
jim1115

Kudos to Sam Harris and the Growth Mindset Podcast

Great podcast! Large variety of guests. I particularly like episode 120 with Christina Nicholson which talked about how to get on a podcast. Her episode plus Sam’s own blog about the subject provides actionable steps to apply to appear on any podcast.
JessL2E

Love the guests and topics

I love the variety I get when I listen to Sam’s podcast. His guests are always so insightful and with such a range of topics covered, I’m always able to find something that relates to what I need to hear. Definitely check out the Growth Mindset podcast if you’re ready to take mindset seriously!
unfollowuser1234

Great Podcast!

This podcast is very informative and covers a wide range of topics. I really like that Sam covers solid topics such as how to get onto podcasts as well as more abstract topics such as mindset lessons. I enjoy listening to it!
Awesome must-listen podcast

120: How to get on Podcasts with Christina

Great podcast full of great tips on how to pitch to get on podcasts. Really enjoyed this, adn will be listening to more of your podcasts as I just subscribed! Checked out your site. Love your sense of adventure and all the cool things you've done. :-) @sophiecbowman
Josh Knutti

Wide Range

I really enjoy the wide range of guests that Sam has on. It gives the listener more ways of looking at things
Keri Childers

Connector

Really appreciate the honesty and vulnerability continually shared by leaders on this podcast. Sam does such a great job with conversation, making the guest feel comfortable enough to share with authenticity a message to really add value to listeners. GREAT podcast!
riddikuluspatronus1

Great!

Chemistry on this show is great! Very real and relatable. If your trying time start a podcast it’s true honest advise. It’s a must add if your trying to get more exposure in the podcast industry. Looking forward to more!
John Stankiewicz

Excellent Show

I am a full blown personal growth / mindset addict and this show provides the best fuel for that addiction. Sam does a wonderful job balancing being informative
Ryan Gottfredson

Success Starts with Your Mindsets

Sam's podcast is a fantastic resource for mindset junkies like myself. I am fortunate to have been a guest on his podcast, and I love the open-minded approach he takes to this topic and life in general.
turnitupmore1

Sam is really relatable

There’s something about the way which Sam talks with the guests in a way that doesn’t come across as over-hyped (like other podcasts) and just packs each episode with plenty of actionable take-aways. It’s easy to tell he puts a lot of care into each episode, and I’m always looking forward to the next episode.
yogaguide

Clear, Inspiring and Down to Earth…

…a rare combination. Takes a real pro to have a discipline mastered to the point you can make it sound simple and Sam has done this. Generously sharing wisdom and knowledge to help us all. Pretty admirable and listenable!
obacker19

Insightful, entertaining and actionable! 🙌

Sam and his amazing guests give listeners an unfair advantage when it comes to creating the mindset needed to truly live a fulfilling, empowering and impactful life. If you’re looking for a jumping off point, I particularly loved his recent episode on How to Build an Outward Mindset - as someone well versed in the art of self-deception ;), this one really hit home. These conversations will level-up your world - definitely give it a subscribe. 🔥🔥🔥

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