The Paradox of Genius: How To Be A Remarkably Unbalanced Individual

Published: Sept. 17, 2024, 3:22 p.m.

Let's talk about Power Moves - Lethal Combinations of traits that can unlock your full potential\n\nMost of us have strengths and with each strength is a corresponding weakness.\nSays who?\n\nHistory has shown time and time again that embodying seemingly contradictory traits can result in outsized success. \n\nWe look at the weaknesses we accept and how to overcome the fixed mindset, break out of our natural blockers, and become a spikey, unbalanced individual with additive strengths.\n\nBalancing lessons from history and psychology we go on a tour of the most common and powerful opposing strengths that can be turned into an unstoppable combination when harnessed correctly. We also explore:\n\nHow to identify your ideal strength combination\n\nTools to work on weaknesses from different angles\n\nHow neurodiversity and personality disorders can be harnessed as strengths\n\nEmbracing instead of fighting your weaknesses\n\n\n\nUpgrade to Premium:\n\U0001f3d6\ufe0f Ad-free listening\n\U0001f918 Support the show\n\U0001f513 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content\n\U0001f4ac Community Discord\n GrowthMindset.Supercast.com\n\n\nSponsors:\n\U0001f959 \U0001f60b Factor: 50% off - code GROWTHMINDSET50 - FactorMeals.com/GrowthMindset50\n\n\U0001f517 \U0001f437 PorkBun: .PRO domain for $1 - code BeAPro24 - PorkBun.com/GrowthMindset24\n\n\nRelated Episodes\n\n\n7 Wierd Life-Changing Skills: That will make you happier - 19th July 2024\n\n\n\nHow To Build Free Will and Self-control: Determine your outcomes in life - 06th Aug 2024\n\n\n\nThe Neuroscience of a Growth Mindset: Learning and behaviour change - 30th July 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Sam\n\nFree Call - Schedule Link\n\n\n\nGrowth Mindset Psychology:\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\nWebsite - GrowthMindsetPodcast.com\n\n\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Personality Labels and the Complexity of Human Traits\n01:57 Exploring the Paradox of Powerful opposites\n03:42 George Washington's Greatest Traits - Uncommon honesty and Undoubtable deception\n06:42 The Danger of Cognitive Simplicity\n09:36 #1 Balancing Knowledge and Open-Mindedness: Rethinking assumptions\n11:20 #2 Empathy and Assertiveness: Compassionate Leadership\n12:37 #3 Time Sensitivity: Optimize vs. Immerse\n14:22 #4 Work Hard, Play Hard - Sustainable output\n15:48 #5 Patience and Urgency - Balanced tempo\n18:09 #6 Short-Term Actions vs. Long-Term Vision - Paradox of genius\n20:14 #7 Creativity and Analytical Thinking - Innovation Engine\n21:30 #8 High Belief and Highly Critical - Product Intelligence\n23:00 #9 Stubbornness and Flexibility - Thriving in uncertainty\n25:25 #10 Self-Confidence and Humility - Grounded Ambition\n26:26 #11 Humour and Seriousness - Ideal partner\n28:18 Framework to identify strengths and weakness\n31:20 Mindmapping Weakness in ADHD\n34:40 - Complementing Our Natural Appearance with Opposing Traits\n35:48 Personality Disorders and Nuerodiversity - Turning weaknesses into strengths: BPD, NPD, ADHD\n38:19 Conclusion: Embrace the Paradoxes\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices