Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Cure your blockers and make meaningful progress on everything you want to do. We don't have a problem with ideas. We have a problem with strategy. We unpack how professionals think and plan their work in any domain so you can become strategic. Stop the ideas from passing you by and learn how to make better decisions that lead to concrete action. Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Lounge...

Who are you VS. Who do you want to be? It could also be stated - What do you want to do now VS. What do you want to have done? In both cases, the reality of how we act in the present moment can often be very different than all the desires of who we want to be and what we want to achieve in the future. In this episode, we break down the Psychology of the Behaviour model that drives our actions. We...

Mindsets can be described as life-changing, miracle-cure thought processes with vague and fluffy brilliance. In reality, Mindsets have a lot of answers to very powerful core elements of our behaviours. They are extremely important to understand. It's also important to not misuse them. Let's dig into: What exactly is and isn't a Mindset. Common Mindset myths What to look out for as bad science and...

7 ways we are wired to be really dumb + How to become rational Today's episode covers 7 perception and decision-based cognitive biases that cloud our judgement. Confirmation Bias and NASA Availability Bias and Tornadoes Neglect of Probability Bias and Gambling [Bonus] - Black vs White Swan events and how to avoid being wiped out Hindsight Bias and Dua Lipa Outcome Bias and being Right when we were...

The illusion that your life is deeply flawed is fueled by the desire for what you don't have. We can develop an unpleasant distaste for our situation, a nagging sense that something isn't enough. This episode answers two main questions: Why is Life dysmorphia so common when objectively life has never been better? What can we do about it? Sponsor - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware tha...

How to redefine our definition of 'realistic' and meet our potential head-on. Heather Moyse is 2x Olympic Gold winner and is in the Rugby Hall of Fame for being the top try scorer at the 2006 World Cup. She is also the author of 'Redefining Realistic' explaining the concept of potential and how social pressure, conforming behaviours and our self-doubts limit us. We go through her best mental model...

How to improve your clarity of thinking and create effective communication. Our cognitive biases and ego can muddy the waters of our minds and block the path to clear communication. Today's episode builds clarity on how to be a more effective thinker and communicator. Topics: Communication problems in relationships, business and writing Cognitive blockers to clarity How to identify and maintain a...

Panic less, enjoy more - treat time well and it will treat you well. Humans have a difficult relationship with time. It is the medium that gives us all the experiences that make life so great. It also ages us and ultimately robs us of everything we ever have and ever loved. We cover: How to think differently about time itself Learn how to be less frustrated by things we can't control Questions to...

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year uncovers how to culture a mindset for adventure without breaking the bank. Alastair Humphreys is the author of my all-time favourite books on the topic of adventure and getting more out of life. He spent 4 years cycling around the world, and has rowed the Atlantic, ran the Marathon de Sables, and walked across India amongst numerous other adventures. Perh...

Decision frameworks and strategies that drive innovation and growth. Jeff Bezos built Amazon which made him the world's richest man. He's had a lot of luck but has consistently stuck to a core group of philosophies and mental models that drive the decisions behind his incredible success. Amazon is more than just an e-commerce juggernaut but a builder of entire ecosystems such as the cloud computin...

Manipulation tactics that work - Irrational behaviours that don't - Prediction Fallacies we fall for. In this episode, we dive further into our series on cognitive biases and how they cloud our judgment. Studying applied psychology we can learn how we get manipulated by companies and start to protect ourselves from our own irrationality. Take homes: How to protect ourselves against pricing tactics...

Insightful ways to examine your life and better define where it's going. We steal some of the best questions and ideas from different domains that you can try applying to your own life. What is a life worth living Healthy vs toxic aspirations How to abandon what doesn't serve you The illusion of self-importance Our guest today is Jodi Wellman the author of "You Only Die Once" and a source of posit...

How your brain creates movement and why it's interesting. We learn about the movement control centre of the brain, how it is a leading indicator for brain and cognitive health in general and how to optimise it. Important topics How does the motor cortex work exactly How to improve reflexes Repair damage and rewire brain circuits How alcohol and cannabis affect the brain If you like understanding y...

The pillars of a happy life lead to increased satisfaction instead of having opposing priorities fight it out. By treating work and life as opposing forces we inevitably end up tipping the scales the wrong way. We can't always subscribe time evenly and things get out of whack. We find there is a much better way by examining the term itself 'Work-life balance". This episode will not only help you f...

Avoid the partnership traps everyone falls into and select and build strong relationships, that last. Matt Higgins is an incredibly successful serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor with a personal fortune +$150 million dollars. The unspoken ingredient to his success is relationships. We learn about: Relationship dynamics in successful business ventures Avoiding pitfalls in partner selection...

Build self-awareness and recognise the mind traps we easily fall into every day. We examine 9 different cognitive biases related to Ego and how we can spot them. Learn: When our ego serves us or sabotages us Why we fall in love for the wrong reasons How our bias to perceive ambiguity as hostility almost triggered a Nuclear war From panicking over getting some ketchup on our trousers to explosive r...

Is society sick? Are we sick? Let's treat our drive to conform as a disorder we can diagnose and fix. This episode is a hypothetical deep dive where we treat our obedience to social pressure like other personality disorders. Main topics: DSM-5 entry for Social Pressure Personality Disorder (SPPD) 2 contrasting case studies Crossovers with other disorders How to manage and break out of your social...

~11% of men are porn addicts (+3% of women). You know a LOT of porn addicts. Today's episode discusses: Why is porn addiction not discussed openly? Why is it so shameful to talk about? Why is the problem only getting worse? How do we create better systems for recovery? On the show, we have Eric Zusack (Powerful Eric) a porn addiction coach. He spent 20 years in therapy for his own porn addiction....

The quiet path to loud success by overcoming our nature. We explore ego and our automatic tendencies and how we can over-ride our inbuilt patterns that get in the way of our goals. Set yourself apart in a world dominated by noise Silent but powerful ways to surpass expectations Increase effectiveness at getting what you want We delve into the art of quiet achievement, offering a fresh perspective...

What can we learn about stress management from consistent out-performers? Dr Steven Stein is the author of "Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Goals", and several books on Emotional Intelligence. We learn: How to self-motivate Life lessons from prisoners of war The traits of success behind Olympic champions, Military specialists, and Bus-drivers Dealing with Acute vs Chronic str...

Understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is. Topics covered: What the hell is the Default Mode Network The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression The imbalances causing ADHD How modern medicines interact with the brain The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN Starting with Hans Berger's pioneer...

Battle the flood of priorities with a tool to decide where to dedicate effort Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to: Get it done Aim for average Excel with grandiosity We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete l...

The science behind Psilocybin-assisted mental health breakthroughs and what are the current benefits and limitations? We have the owner of Odyssey, a psilocybin experience company to discuss the state of psychedelic science and lessons from mental health treatment centres. Topics: The benefits and limitations of Psilocybin therapy What is Oceanic Boundlessness and Ego-dissolution Benefits of psilo...

Unpacking priorities: clearing life's illusions to find what's really worth your time? This episode dives into different mind traps and how to distinguish noise from necessity. Some lessons: Identifying real vs fleeting values The nature of obsessions Why we get misunderstood Our narrow focus on reality We do an 80:20 analysis of our priorities and get straight on what we need to care about and wh...

How to crush the 5 hidden barriers blocking your potential. We dive into subtle negative ideas in the mind that take hold and become accepted as normal. This episode is built to give awareness of these mind traps and positive actions to move forward. We cover: Ego Depletion and limited willpower Defeating our inner critic Overcoming the fear of mistakes Confronting Imposter Syndrome Beating distra...