{"podcast":{"title":"Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement","slug":"growth-mindset-psychology-the-science-of-self-improvement-615575","podcast_index_feed_id":615575,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSR1382158191","website_url":"https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b31b318a-dfc3-11ee-96e2-e307ea398f4c/image/b1e2aa5d2a29d2325cc1f7f07f4f13dc.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sam Webster Harris","episode_count":541,"summary":"Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes lives. WHY LISTEN? Over 8 million downloads because we answer the questions that matter: How do I build mental strength? What creates lasting motivation? How can I understand my own mind well enough to work with it, not against it? This podcast is for curious skeptics who want frameworks backed by psychology studies, not Instagram quotes. Whether you're navigating procrastination, building self-discipline, or designing your own philosophy for a life well lived—we explore the hidden psychology behind real change. WHAT YOU'LL GET Mental models and simple techniques from cognitive psychology, positive psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions like Stoicism and Buddhism. Being a human can be confusing, learning about it doesn’t have to be. We cover everything from emotional intelligence and habit formation to brain health and the nervous system. WHAT YOU DON’T GET No pseudoscience. No oversimplified \"hacks.\" No hustle porn. 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It is built by learning how to choose, revise, and continue. In this AMA, Sam examines the hidden forces that shape our decisions: fear of failure, the need to appear competent, resistance to unfamiliar ideas, and the pressure to follow paths that already look successful. The episode then asks a larger question: what is worth doing with the limited attention and time we have? The answer is not simply the most profitable idea or the most impressive opportunity. It may be the project that expands your skills, fits the life you want, and gives you a reason to keep showing up. From podcast differentiation and creative businesses to community-building and entrepreneurial uncertainty, this is a conversation about turning vague ambition into deliberate action. Separate genuine opportunity from ego-driven novelty. Start with a reversible commitment whenever possible. Build the network your future work will need.Listen for the idea that changes how you think about your next commitment. 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