Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness
01 Aug 2023
We have an expectation that more is better yet this isn't always true. Often simplicity and reduced commitments can unlock our potential. Living with greater freedom actually creates more options and more happiness. On the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam 🧘♀️ 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/ GOAT Books to read (that changed my life) 📚📚🐐 🏃♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs Hot Gear (that makes life bearable) ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 🎙️ Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ 🐭 Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO 🦍 Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32 🦅 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV Affiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... 🤷♀️ - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness Chapters 00:00 2 ways to be "rich" 00:42 The problem with over-committing to many things 03:08 Happiness in less 04:54 Lessons for traveling and life 06:52 More things = more responsibilities and more problems 08:32 The answers are within ourselves 07:24 What you really need in life 09:41 How to complain less and be happier Topics Minimalism and happiness Nomadism and traveling Liberation from desire Stoicism Capitalism and consumerism Societal norms Happiness in simplicity Dealing with Overwhelm Prioritising commitments Growth mindset Psychology of Success Peak performance and Resilience Human potential Embracing failure Mental toughness Vipassana meditation Self-improvement Personal development Success Strategies Motivation and inspiration Goal setting and achievement Overcoming challenges Positive affirmations Visualization techniques Continuous learning Self-awareness and self-discovery Positive mindset Emotional intelligence Perseverance and determination Transformative life journeys Achieving greatness Harnessing inner strength Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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