Stanford Researcher Dr. Mary Murphy on How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Published: May 24, 2024, 2:29 p.m.

#508: Recently I chatted with Stanford researcher Dr. Mary Murphy, a renowned expert in the field of psychological and brain sciences.\n\nDr. Murphy, who is a Professor at Indiana University and conducts research at Stanford University, shared insights into the concepts of fixed mindset and growth mindset.\n\nWe deep dived into her extensive research on how these mindsets impact motivation, performance, and relationships at work and home.\n\nShe conducted research alongside legendary psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck, who created the original studies around fixed vs. growth mindset.\n\nIf you\u2019ve ever read about fixed vs. growth mindset in the past, you\u2019ve undoubtedly heard of Carol Dweck, who is legendary in the space. Dr. Dweck mentored Dr. Murphy at Stanford, the university from which Dr. Murphy received her Ph.D.\n\nDr. Murphy's insights can help you cultivate a growth mindset to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.\nIf you want to improve your performance \u2014 at work, at home, at the gym, as a world traveler, as an investor, or in any other domain \u2014 understanding the research behind mindset is critical.\n\nEnjoy!\nFor more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode508\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices