The Truth About Potential: How the Inversion Principle Applies to Success

Published: Oct. 8, 2024, 2:35 p.m.

Being who you were meant to be Vs. Choosing who you get to be.\n\nThere is a lot of content about finding yourself. There is also a lot of content about success and greatness and how brilliant leaders forged a new path or "Put a dent in the Universe"...\n\nWhat if we are thinking about it completely wrong?\n\nIn this episode, we explore different ways of thinking about success and the common connections between ideas and people who break out and defy the odds.\n\nFrom Hitler to Haribo and Jesus to Radiohead we look into some timeless lessons from history to make better sense of the world around us and ourselves.\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\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\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Innovative leaders and the Quest for Self-Discovery\n01:07 Exploring Success Across History\n01:38 The Curious Case of Confucius (and the Buddha and Socrates\n02:22 The Timeless Teachings of Ancient Philosophers\n03:08 Teacher vs Curriculum - The Role of Timing in Success\n05:26 The Concept of Lightning Rods and Storm clouds\n07:44 The Power of Ideas and Creativity\n12:10 The Story of Radiohead's 'Nude'\n14:37 The Evolution of Radiohead's Sound\n17:56 The Nature of Ideas and Their Timelessness\n19:12 The Mythology of Historical Figures\n19:57 Revealing vs. Creating\n20:13 The Inversion Principle in Life and Business\n20:48 Channeling Ideas, Energy & The Potential Within Us All\n22:06 Connecting the Dots in Life\n22:33 Wrap up - Connect this episode to a friend!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices