Podcast Episode Details

How To Train Your Mind (Tip: It is NOT a muscle)

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The secret to unparalleled success is not enduring endless misery.

In fact, it's the opposite. We learn how to amplify our abilities in any domain by making the process more enjoyable and actionable.

The brain is like a muscle analogy is a harmful myth. It is based on some half-truths that on the surface make sense.

Learn:

• Why we fail at doing hard things
• The differences between brain and muscle training
• How to train the brain for success
• The biggest misunderstanding of Stoicism.

Further reading:

• Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal - UK Book - US Book
• Slow Productivity - Cal Newport - UK Book - US Book
• The Art of Learning - Josh Waitzkin- UK Book - US Book

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Journal Prompts

• Free prompts - Make Hard Things Fun

Influence the Show

• Meet Sam - Free call
• Feedback - Request and Ideas Form

Growth Mindset pod

Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Value of Time

01:00 Challenging Conventional Wisdom

01:55 The Mind vs. Muscle Debate

02:54 Memory and Cr

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago