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How to uncover our fixed mindsets and the biases that keep us stuck?\nWe dive into the concept of cognitive rigidity and the five cognitive biases that affect our daily lives:\n\nFunctional fixedness and how to be more creative\n\nThe endowment effect and irrational valuation of possessions\n\nThe bandwagon effect and are terrible relationship with social pressure\n\nHyperbolic discounting and why we are so lazy\n\nThe Zeigarnik effect and why we endlessly ruminate\n\n\nThrough personal anecdotes and historical examples, including insights from Albert Einstein's life, we explore how these biases shape our behaviour and decision-making.\nLearn practical strategies for overcoming cognitive rigidity, enhancing your mental flexibility, and achieving a growth mindset.\nDon't miss this enlightening and informative episode!\n\nFurther reading:\n\n\nEinstein - Walter Isaacson\n\n\nThinking Fast and Slow - Daniel Kahneman\n\n\nPredictably Irrational - Dan Ariely\n\n\n\nFurther Listening\nEnjoyed this episode? Check out the rest of the Cognitive Ciases series:\n\n\nEgo Blindspots: 9 Cognitive Biases to Avoid - [May 7th]\n\n\n\nHuman Nature vs. Money: Battling Irrationality & Thinking Traps [May 19th]\n\n\n\nConfirmation Bias and the 7 Sins of Lazy Thinking - [June 4th]\n\n\n\nReality Distortion and the 7 Illusions of Perception Impact Everyone - [June 18th]\n\n\n[YOU ARE HERE] - Cognitive Rigidity and How Einstein Overcame the 5 Biases that Keep Us Stuck - [June 19th]\n\n\n\nThinking Fast and Slow: How to Make Better Decisions - [July 12th]\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:\nManScaped: Leading the charge in Men's grooming below and above the waist.\nGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code GROWTH - ManScaped.com/Growth\n\nSleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day.\n20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk\n\nShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas.\nFREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology\n\nMeet Sam\n\nFree Call - Schedule Link\n\n\nInfluence the Show\n\nFeedback - Request and Ideas Form\n\n\nGrowth Mindset pod:\nSam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.\n\n\nWatch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\n\n\n\nMail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com\n\n\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\n\nNewsletter - Expansive Thinking\n\n\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Rigidity\n00:29 A Personal Story of Cognitive Rigidity\n03:47 Defining Cognitive Rigidity\n04:53 Functional Fixedness \n09:36 Overcoming Functional Fixedness\n11:00 The Endowment Effect\n15:06 Overcoming the Endowment Effect\n16:26 The Bandwagon Effect\n20:24 Understanding Hyperbolic Discounting\n25:10 Einstein's Personal Struggles and Successes\n29:28 The Zeigarnik Effect: Unfinished Tasks and Obsession\n33:56 Relationships and Social Media: The Open Loop Trap\n38:34 Einstein's Journey: Genius and Cognitive Biases\n40:53 Embracing Growth and Self-Acceptance\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices