Listen "Getting Uncomfortable for the Purpose of Growth"
Episode Synopsis
I am recording this week's podcast from a hotel room near Napa, CA, where I'm focused on finishing the manuscript for my book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work. As I write the growth mindset chapter, it's forcing me to take an introspective look at the areas of my life in which I employ a growth or a fixed mindset. Growth often require us to be vulnerable and uncomfortable What triggers us to stay in a fixed mindset, when we know growth and development come from our willingness to try and to fail? Key Takeaways: [1:15] Sign up for the 'Nothing Changes Until You Do' workshop September 15th -17th at 1440 MULTIVERSITY in Santa Cruz. [4:16] The growth mindset is a willingness to fail and to learn. [12:45] Why we avoid the things we think we will fail miserably at. [16:25] Discovering our inner 'grit.' [20:56] The immediate feedback loop is more satisfying than delayed criticism. Resources: Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins Workshop at 1440 Multiversity: Sept 15-17, 2017 "What Having a Growth Mindset Actually Means," by Carol Dweck The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything... FAST, by Josh Kaufman
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