Being a genius isn't purely about IQ, it requires a bunch of habits, traits, and mindsets. In fact, some of the most brilliant people in history were the ones who were willing to work hard and learn from their mistakes. In this episode, we'll talk about 6 unsexy habits that can help you become a genius. These habits might not be glamorous, but they're essential for success We'll explore the mindset of champions and geniuses. We'll talk about how they think differently, how they approach challenges, and how they stay motivated. We'll also discuss the importance of learning, failure, and mentorship. If you're looking to improve your mindset and achieve your goals, then this episode is for you. - - - 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. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: 6 Unsexy Habits of Genuises 00:00 People who boast about their IQ are losers 00:57 #1 Focus on other people's achievements and don't claim achievements as your own 02:22 #2 Always focus on learning over things that pay you well or give you power 04:19 #3 Be the dumbest person in the room 06:29 #4 Making really good use of mentoring. 09:55 #5 Be embarrassingly weird 11:33 #6 Acknowledge that you'll always want to think that you are right 13:01 Bonus Tip: Work hard 14:39 Outro Topics Traits of geniuses, Genius habits, Mindsets for success, Growth mindset, Psychology of geniuses, IQ and output, How to use mentors, Stand out, You're crazy until they call you a genius, Growth mindset vs fixed mindset, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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