Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

4 Hidden Fears That Secretly Sabotage Your Life (And what to do about them)

13 Sep 2024

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A masterclass on our hidden mindsets and diagnosing the real problems behind our internal blockers. Your mind lies to you about what you can and can't do and creates infinitely logical reasons to hide your real fears. To overcome the real blockers in achieving our goals, we need to spend less time diagnosing external problems and more time understanding what's happening inside us. Humans are ultimately driven by underlying fear and desire, coming up with reasons that ignore this is hiding the truth. We explore the 4 core fears behind our everyday decisions and actions so we can unburden ourselves from limitations: Fear of Failure - Operating in survival mode Fear of Uncertainty - The silent killer of dreams Fear of Embarrassment - Appearance problems Fear of Success - The unexpected fear Webster explores how these fears are deeply entrenched in a fixed mindset, making them appear more rational than they are. Learn practical strategies to convert these fears into opportunities for growth, transform your mindset, and take bold steps toward your true potential. In summary, a powerful and practical guide to overcoming the psychological barriers that hold you back. Upgrade to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content 💬 Community Discord GrowthMindset.Supercast.com Sponsors: 🥙 😋 Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50 🔗 🐷 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24 Related Episodes The Neuroscience of Fear: Understanding anxiety, trauma & tools to overcome fears - 10th Sept 2024 How To Build Free Will and Self-control: Determine your outcomes in life - 06th Aug 2024 How To Stop Catastrophizing: Building Inner-peace with Stephen Porges - 01st Mar 2024 10 Powerful Stoic Questions: The guide to a full life - 06th Feb 2024 Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link 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 - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Hitting Invisible Walls 02:11 The Illusion of Living Without Fear 05:39 The Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset and Fear 06:56 #1 Fear of Failure (Survival mode) 08:46 Reframing Failure - Learning opportunities, incremental goals and feedback 11:06 Standup Comedy as Exposure Therapy 12:36 #2 Fear of Uncertainty (The silent killer of dreams) 15:22 Overcoming Fear of Uncertainty 17:19 #3 The Fear of Embarrassment and Ridicule (Appearance problems) 19:14 Accepting embarrassment as a cost of entry 23:44 #4 Fear of Success (The unexpected fear) 26:14 Defining and Preparing for Success 30:22 Conclusion: Embracing Fear for Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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