296 episodes

Feed your psychology nerd.

Build motivation, resilience, and intelligence - using science and hard work. Embrace the challenges that build real rewards with the Growth Mindset.

Wishing and believing will not manifest your dreams:
__ 1 __ Leave your inner chakra at the door
__ 2 __ Put down the astrology chart
__ 3 __ Stop waiting for something or someone to fix your life

Create the life you want ... yourself.

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With over 7 million downloads, this is your hub for deep dives into mindsets and the science of positive psychology and self-improvement.


Episodes equip you with the tools to shift your perspective. From the latest science to timeless wisdom, we feature transformative stories and world-renowned experts.


We focus on resilience, optimism, gratitude, and the incredible power of mental flexibility that Carol Dweck discovered within the growth mindset.

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Host Sam Webster Harris has launched several businesses, travelled the world, and nearly died a few times.


An investor in over 100 businesses he balances his sensible side with curious adventure. Activities completed:

- - Touring North Korea

- - Hitch-hiking across Kazakhstan

- - Himalaya Mountain Guide

- - Finished an Ultramarathon with a broken leg (not advised)


Let his insatiable appetite for learning, self-improvement, and psychology guide your journey.


The Growth Mindset podcast is the home for big dreamers who take responsibility for making them happen. If you enjoy thinkers such as Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss, Brene Brown, or Lex Fridman you'll love this show.

Growth Mindset: Psychology of self-improvement Growth Mindset Psychology

    • Education
    • 4.4 • 210 Ratings

Feed your psychology nerd.

Build motivation, resilience, and intelligence - using science and hard work. Embrace the challenges that build real rewards with the Growth Mindset.

Wishing and believing will not manifest your dreams:
__ 1 __ Leave your inner chakra at the door
__ 2 __ Put down the astrology chart
__ 3 __ Stop waiting for something or someone to fix your life

Create the life you want ... yourself.

- - -

With over 7 million downloads, this is your hub for deep dives into mindsets and the science of positive psychology and self-improvement.


Episodes equip you with the tools to shift your perspective. From the latest science to timeless wisdom, we feature transformative stories and world-renowned experts.


We focus on resilience, optimism, gratitude, and the incredible power of mental flexibility that Carol Dweck discovered within the growth mindset.

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Host Sam Webster Harris has launched several businesses, travelled the world, and nearly died a few times.


An investor in over 100 businesses he balances his sensible side with curious adventure. Activities completed:

- - Touring North Korea

- - Hitch-hiking across Kazakhstan

- - Himalaya Mountain Guide

- - Finished an Ultramarathon with a broken leg (not advised)


Let his insatiable appetite for learning, self-improvement, and psychology guide your journey.


The Growth Mindset podcast is the home for big dreamers who take responsibility for making them happen. If you enjoy thinkers such as Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss, Brene Brown, or Lex Fridman you'll love this show.

    Why Most "Self-Help" Advice Sucks

    Why Most "Self-Help" Advice Sucks

    Avoid mental masturbation, curate an information diet that works, and learn tried and tested strategies to build resilience, positivity and a Growth mindset.

    Topics:

    The flaws of most 'self-improvement' content

    Reality vs ideal

    Advice without action

    Strategies that consistently change people's lives


    The world is full of knowledge of what to do and people not doing it. It is also full of people telling you what to do that are just selling you something that won't change your life.

    Learn how to screen high-quality content that will actually impact your life and improve your information diet to build a better growth mindset.

    Growth Mindset pod
    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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com

    Insta - SamJam.zen



    Chapters
    00:00 The Problem with Much Self-Help Advice
    03:02 Reality's Complexities vs. Simplistic Advice
    06:05 Dangers of Rigid thinking
    09:12 Principle 1: Be Kind and Helpful
    13:12 Principle 2: Spend Time with Those Who Let You Be Yourself
    16:52 Principle 3: Take Ownership and Responsibility
    20:12 Send Off

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    • 25 min
    Mastering Emotional Intelligence w/ Steven Stein PhD

    Mastering Emotional Intelligence w/ Steven Stein PhD

    Cultivate emotional wisdom with the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies.
    Steven J. Stien has worked with the FBI, American Express and even reality TV show Big Brother. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is so important that his lessons are useful for anyone.
    We explore:

    Diagnosing your EQ

    How to build EQ

    The biggest traits of success in the FBI, air force, army and navy

    The psychology of reality TV

    Cross-cultural differences in EQ

    How to train Empathy


    If you are interested in learning more about yourself or performing at your best, then EQ is a trait you can and should work on.

    Steven Stein
    Bestselling author and psychologist who has worked with leading corporates, defense agencies and some of the biggest reality TV shows.
    Steven J. Stein
    Books:

    EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and your success

    Emotional Intelligence for Dummies

    Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve your goals


    Growth Mindset pod
    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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com

    Insta - SamJam.zen



    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    02:20 Everyday signs of emotional intelligence
    05:42 Improving Emotional Intelligence
    08:04 Emotional Intelligence in Different Professions
    11:32 Coaching for Emotional Intelligence at Work
    14:22 The US Air Force Emotional Intelligence Study
    17:02 Empathy Training Course
    18:38 Emotional Intelligence and Neurodiversity
    23:21 Trainable Aspects of Emotional Intelligence
    24:39 Building Empathy by Using Drugs
    27:10 Personal Growth in Emotional Intelligence
    30:40 Reality TV and Emotional Intelligence
    34:53 Cross-Cultural Differences in EQ
    38:19 General Likability vs. Emotional Intelligence
    40:38 Tips to Build Assertiveness
    43:36 Relationship between IQ and EQ
    49:54 Outro
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    • 56 min
    A Better Definition of Wisdom

    A Better Definition of Wisdom

    A fresh look at what it means to be wise - beyond the numbers.
    Sam challenges and expands upon traditional views of wisdom, to redefine wisdom to be more useful and true.
    By examining how wisdom influences our life decisions and embracing a broader definition of wisdom, we invite listeners to reconsider their perceptions of wisdom.
    Personal wisdom begins with acknowledging that wisdom is not exclusively born from age or experience but emerges from making wise choices for personal happiness and understanding wisdom through self-acceptance.

    Growth Mindset pod
    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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com

    Insta - SamJam.zen




    Chapters
    00:00 The Wisdom of Youth
    01:11 Outgrowing the Need to Prove Yourself
    03:05 The Shifting Joys of Travel
    06:48 Finding Thrills Closer to Home
    08:40 Avoiding Judgment of Others
    09:49 Helping Others Find Their Own Path
    10:53 Redefining Maturity
    12:15 Redefining Wisdom
    14:18 Send off
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    • 16 min
    The Phoenix Phenomenon - Leverage post traumatic growth w/ Talia Lazarus

    The Phoenix Phenomenon - Leverage post traumatic growth w/ Talia Lazarus

    Near-death experiences can build a positive psychology and the tools for a growth mindset.

    With my guest Talia Lazarus, we explore the essence of the Phoenix Phenomenon and rising from the ashes renewed.
    We share stories of resilience, the science behind post-traumatic growth, and practical strategies for leveraging life’s toughest moments to foster an unbreakable spirit.

    Topics include:

    Capturing the power of near-death-experiences

    Uncovering a real growth mindset

    Resilience training for the school of life

    How to live without regret


    Whether you are seeking to overcome personal adversity or feel intrigued by the intersection of psychology and human endurance, this episode offers invaluable insights into thriving beyond survival.

    Talia Lazarus

    Insta - @TaliaLazarus


    Email - hello@igotbackup.net


    Blog - I Got Back Up


    Podcast - Spotify / Apple




    Growth Mindset pod
    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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    Insta - SamJam.zen

    Chapters
    00:00 Don't miss you're life whilst your alive
    03:00 What is a Growth Mindset
    05:34 Talia's Life-Changing Accident
    10:13 Trauma impact on attachment style
    11:31 The Aftermath and Rock Bottom
    12:28 Small changes that add up
    13:14 Quitting Her Job to Follow Her Passion
    16:26 Ad - BetterHelp
    17:38 Ad - LinkedIn Jobs
    18:39 Second surgery
    21:18 When survival instinct doesn't work
    22:46 Most people don't meet their potential
    23:47 Perspective-Shifting Experiences
    26:37 Dream Experiences vs. Near-Death Experiences
    29:05 The Doorstep mile
    30:02 Starting the "I Got Back Up" Blog/Podcast
    32:08 Mid-roll 2
    32:08 The Rear-View Mirror Mentality
    35:18 Past Behaviours vs current self
    36:04 You are never alone
    39:28 Everyone should nearly die once
    40:17 Best ways to die and resilience training
    42:26 Small acts of kindness
    44:28 Spreading More Positivity to Receive It
    47:03 You get what you give
    48:01 Send off
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    • 53 min
    Do the THING

    Do the THING

    How to take action and get things done.
    A simple strategy to find clarity on what is important:

    Being busy vs being productive

    Eliminate distractions

    Become accountable to your own priorities

    Stop being controlled by deadlines


    No more getting bogged down in being busy, without meaningful progress.
    Cut through all the productivity advice and get to the heart of doing the thing you need to do.
    Nothing fancy.

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    Growth Mindset pod
    Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

    Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)


    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com


    Insta - SamJam.zen




    Chapters
    00:00 Problems with too much productivity advice
    01:40 Doing the thing - Essay
    03:12 Busy vs productive
    04:51 Productivity for a podcaster
    07:04 False productivity - Hiking
    08:47 Psychology of productivity
    09:31 Procrastination - Temporal Motivation Theory
    10:53 Planning Fallacy
    11:30 Zegarknik effect - Just start
    13:23 Ad - Better Help
    14:32 Ad - LinkedIn Jobs
    15:36 -- Questions and Answers --
    15:45 When should I do the thing?
    15:55 What if I don't have time?
    16:09 How do you make time?
    17:09 What if it's hard?
    17:59 What if I am not ready to do the thing?
    20:56 What if I don't know how to do the thing?
    22:12 What if I fail?
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    • 26 min
    Attract and Choose the Right Partner

    Attract and Choose the Right Partner

    Find a compatible partner for long-term happiness.
    Choosing the right partner is important. We cover everything you need to know:

    🙌 Increase the quality of potential partners

    🙈 Avoid common dating mistakes

    ☠️ Early signs of toxic partners

    😵‍💫 Unlearn relationship myths

    🗺️ Optimal search theory


    The episode is about the art and science of attracting and choosing the right partner.
    Discover 12 transformative tools designed to elevate the quality of individuals you draw into your life, ensure more fulfilling dates, and adeptly filter out relationships that drain your energy or detract from your happiness. From enhancing mutual attraction to mastering the art of effective dating screening, we cover essential strategies for fostering connections that enrich your life.
    Tune in for insights on navigating the dating world with confidence, avoiding common pitfalls, and laying the groundwork for meaningful, long-lasting partnerships


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    Growth Mindset podSam 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 the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)
    Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com
    Insta - SamJam.zen
    Chapters
    00:00 How to choose a partner
    00:56 Importance of shared values
    03:10 Know what you want
    05:18 What is the "Optimal Choice"
    05:56 Increasing the pool of potential mates
    06:45 Go on more dates
    08:14 Improving yourself to attract better partners
    09:58 4 Mistakes and bad advice when choosing a partner
    13:06 Ad - Magic Mind
    14:14 4 Dating myths to uncover
    20:32 5 Signs to look at when choosing a partner
    22:32 Mid-Roll (past relationships)
    26:53 Screening for a positive mindset
    28:29 Optimal Search Theory
    31:18 Sendoff

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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
210 Ratings

210 Ratings

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!

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