Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness
We have an expectation that more is better yet this isn't always true. Often simplicity and reduced commitments can unlock our potential. Living with greater freedom actually creates more options and more happiness.\nOn the growth mindset with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, and purpose. Why they can be hard to find and how to build them through a process of self-reflection combined with an honest assessment of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.\n- - -\nConnect with Sam\n\U0001f9d8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/\n\U0001f426 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris\n\U0001f4f8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/\n- - -\nStay up to date: \U0001f913\U0001f913\U0001f913\n\U0001f4a1 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/\nGOAT Books to read (that changed my life) \U0001f4da\U0001f4da\U0001f410\n\U0001f3c3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC\n\U0001f9e0 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj\n\U0001f4b0 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs\nHot Gear (that makes life bearable) \u2764\ufe0f\u200d\U0001f525\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\U0001f525\u2764\ufe0f\u200d\U0001f525\n\U0001f399\ufe0f Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/42ufZdJ\n\U0001f42d Ergonomic Editing Mouse: https://amzn.to/42sdRTO\n\U0001f98d Joby GorillaPod: https://amzn.to/42nvx32\n\U0001f985 DJI Mini 3 drone: https://amzn.to/3pnBQEV\nAffiliate links - Perhaps my mum stops pressuring me to get a job... \U0001f937\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\n- - -\nShow: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement\nEpisode: Stop Drowning in Commitments: How simplicity relates to happiness\nChapters\n00:00 2 ways to be "rich"\n00:42 The problem with over-committing to many things\n03:08 Happiness in less\n04:54 Lessons for traveling and life\n06:52 More things = more responsibilities and more problems\n08:32 The answers are within ourselves\n07:24 What you really need in life\n09:41 How to complain less and be happier\n\nTopics\nMinimalism and happiness\nNomadism and traveling\nLiberation from desire\nStoicism\nCapitalism and consumerism\nSocietal norms\nHappiness in simplicity\nDealing with Overwhelm\nPrioritising commitments\nGrowth mindset\nPsychology of Success\nPeak performance and Resilience\nHuman potential\nEmbracing failure\nMental toughness\nVipassana meditation\nSelf-improvement\nPersonal development\nSuccess Strategies\nMotivation and inspiration\nGoal setting and achievement\nOvercoming challenges\nPositive affirmations\nVisualization techniques\nContinuous learning\nSelf-awareness and self-discovery\nPositive mindset\nEmotional intelligence\nPerseverance and determination\nTransformative life journeys\nAchieving greatness\nHarnessing inner strength\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices