The Calculus of Effort: Where to Invest Your Energy

Selective Greatness: Where to channel your inner excellence and where to be completely average. Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to: Get it done Aim for average Excel with grandiosity We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life. Advert - Cozy Earth Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com Growth Mindset pod Sam Webster Harris explores 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. Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Chapters: 00:00 The 90% Trap 01:51 Being "Done" vs Incomplete 02:21 The Struggle for Perfection 05:04 When Average is Enough 08:07 The Fisherman's Wisdom 10:16 Striving for the Extraordinary 12:51 Finding Your Balance 13:48 Send Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Feed your psychology nerd. Build motivation, resilience, and intelligence - using science and hard work. Embrace the challenges that build real rewards with the Growth Mindset. Wishing and believing will not manifest your dreams: __ 1 __ Leave your inner chakra at the door __ 2 __ Put down the astrology chart __ 3 __ Stop waiting for something or someone to fix your life Create the life you want ... yourself. - - - With over 8 million downloads, this is your hub for deep dives into mindsets and the science of positive psychology and self-improvement. Episodes equip you with the tools to shift your perspective. From the latest science to timeless wisdom, we feature transformative stories and world-renowned experts. We focus on resilience, optimism, gratitude, and the incredible power of mental flexibility that Carol Dweck discovered within the growth mindset. - - - Host Sam Webster Harris has launched several businesses, travelled the world, and nearly died a few times. An investor in over 100 businesses he balances his sensible side with curious adventure. Activities completed: - Visiting North Korea - Hitch-hiking across Kazakhstan - Himilayas Mountain Guide - Finished an Ultramarathon with a broken leg (not advised) Let his insatiable appetite for learning, self-improvement, and psychology guide your journey. The Growth Mindset podcast is the home for big dreamers who take responsibility for making them happen. If you enjoy thinkers such as Andrew Huberman, Tim Ferriss, Brene Brown, or Lex Fridman you'll love this show.