Growth Mindset: Psychology of self-improvement
Education:Self-Improvement
The ego often stands as a formidable barrier to cultivating a growth mindset. It can cause us to stray from learning and strive for recognition and develop fixed mindset attitudes. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the fascinating realm of ego and its profound influence on our personal and professional growth.
We'll share real-life stories of individuals and organizations who have grappled with the challenges of ego, from the towering successes to the unexpected failures. Through these captivating narratives, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how ego-driven behavior can derail even the most promising journeys.
Discover the dangers of ego in the early stages of your endeavors, where the desire for instant success can blind you to valuable opportunities for learning and improvement. Explore how ego can cast a shadow over your achievements, making you more susceptible to complacency and resistance to change when success is at hand.
In the face of failure, we'll uncover how ego can be an anchor, preventing you from bouncing back and turning setbacks into stepping stones. Learn how embracing humility, self-awareness, and a commitment to lifelong learning can lead to greater resilience and personal development.
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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.
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Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement
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Chapters:
00:00 Ego as a blocker for growth
08:51 Lesson from George Washington
09:36 5 problems of ego when starting new things
10:05 Resisting constructive feedback
10:21 Overpromising and underdelivering
10:42 Ignoring market research
11:32 Ego and success
13:34 5 areas where ego can block you
13:41 Arrogance and hubris
14:00 Resistance to change
14:17 Lack of accountability
14:48 Ignoring feedback
15:17 Resting on our laurels
19:11 Ego and Failure
22:06 5 areas that ego can blind us
22:15 Blaming external factors
22:36 Not learning from failure
23:18 Fear of reputational damage
23:51 Panic and desperation
24:05 Fixing things by making the same mistake
25:04 Accept and learn from your failures
26:13 Sendoff
Topics:
Elusive Ego
Growth mindset
Self-awareness
Personal development
Overcoming ego
Success and ego
Failure and ego
Humility
Learning from failure
Resilience
Ryan Holiday
"Ego Is the Enemy"
Ego-driven behavior
Embracing humility
Continuous learning
Complacency
Success stories
Real-life examples
Podcast discussion
Lessons from Literature
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