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Growth mindset books to unlock your potential
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Published on August 4, 2023
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Training Your Brain for Improved Emotional Resilience
Matt BodnarOftentimes, the obstacles that hold people back in life come from within. Limiting beliefs are the false stories we tell ourselves, usually subconsciously, that keep us from reaching our full potential. Take control of your narrative and make your dreams become reality with Bodnar’s actionable step-by-step program.
The Obstacle as Companion: Working Alongside and Overcoming Hindrances Using the Principles of Mindfulness
The Obstacle as Companion: Working Alongside and Overcoming Hindrances Using the Principles of Mindfulness
Andrew ChapmanTurn hindrances into helpers with this advice from Chapman, a meditation guide and licensed clinical social worker. Drawing on the Buddhist concept of the five hindrances, Chapman explains how obstacles can be transformed into powerful allies when we engage with them rather than avoid them.
Get out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior
Philip GoldbergAccording to Dr. Goulston, a psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience, the top reason people seek therapy is self-sabotage. This self-defeating behavior manifests in a number of forms (anger, self-pity, envy, procrastination), but the result is the same: It holds people back from achieving their deepest, dearest desires. Dr. Goulston’s concise and matter-of-fact advice and ideas will help readers learn how to get out of their own way and conquer unhealthy behaviors.
Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most
Adam AlterFeeling stuck and unsure of how you got there, or what to do about it? Alter has the answers. The marketing and psychology professor uses a combination of anecdotes, scientific studies, and interviews to help readers break out of their ruts and get back on the path to progress.
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
David GogginsGoggins’ follow up to his bestselling book, “Can’t Hurt Me,” bears his signature tough love and no-nonsense attitude. Not one to mince words, the elite athlete explains to readers why they aren’t where they want to be in life and provides practical advice to help change that.
Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy
Daniel T. WillinghamWe go to school to learn math, history, science, and everything in between. But we seldom learn how to learn. This is where Willingham, a professor of psychology and columnist for the American Educator magazine, comes in. “Outsmart Your Brain” provides accessible and science-backed insights into the art of learning, teaching readers how to better understand lectures, take notes, study for exams, and more. It’s a fantastic resource for students, instructors, and anyone interested in learning for the sake of learning.
Mindset Shifts: Embracing a Life of Personal Growth
Tara OmorogbeGet a concise education on growth mindset in this quick course led by Tara Omorogbe, an entrepreneur and life coach. Omorogbe covers the differences between a growth and fixed mindset and their impacts on happiness and fulfillment in just one hour. She also teaches us how to adopt a growth mindset and stick to it no matter how life unfolds.
The Magic of Thinking Big
David SchwartzGo beyond the mundane and strive for excellence in every area of life backed by Schwartz’s accessible wisdom. After all, the right attitude and desire to learn are more impactful than innate talent and intelligence when it comes to achieving your goals. Don’t settle for average. Learn to build your confidence and aim high.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela DuckworthForget raw talent or genius: It’s passion and long-term perseverance that ultimately win the day. In “Grit,” Duckworth shares insights from highly successful personalities like JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, combined with her own experiences in teaching, neuroscience, and business consulting to prove that grit and tenacity, more than natural ability, determine your future.
Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness
Steve MagnessThe author of “Peak Performance” and “The Passion Paradox” returns with more valuable insight on achievement and confidence. “Do Hard Things” redefines resilience, offering strategies backed by neuroscience, psychology, and real-world experience. Learn how to harness vulnerability, mindfulness, and other tangible practices that are counterintuitive to the typical idea of toughness.
Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Timothy FerrissGain a wealth of wisdom from Ferriss and the “world-class performers” he’s interviewed on his popular podcast, “The Tim Ferriss Show.” These high-achievers, including athletes, actors, and scientists, prove how far effort and mindset can take us. Ferriss and company share actionable details on how to enhance and optimize your performance in work and life. “Tools of Titans” is an essential toolkit for a life of growth.
The Tim Ferriss Show
771 podcast episodes
The Tim Ferriss Show
771 podcast episodesTune into Ferriss’ fan-favorite podcast, where he gets industry leaders at the top of their game to spill their secrets to success — including embracing a growth mindset.
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
John C. MaxwellOne of the hallmarks of a growth mindset is the ability to learn from mistakes. Instead of avoiding failure at all costs, realize that it’s a necessary part of achievement and development. Maxwell’s bestselling classic teaches us how to make the most of failure, which is inevitable if you’re giving something your all, instead of running from it.
The Power of Conflict: Speak Your Mind and Get the Results You Want
Jon TafferConflict doesn’t have to be a negative thing. In fact, those with a growth mindset should see it as an opportunity to understand new perspectives. Taffer, bestselling author of “Don’t Bullsh*t Yourself” and star of the hit TV show “Bar Rescue,” offers easy-to-follow tips on how to navigate disagreements and diffuse tension. Ultimately, he shows how conflict can be an adaptive tool to change minds and strengthen relationships.
I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working
I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working
Shauna NiequistA growth mindset means adapting to, and learning from, life’s twists and turns. Shortly after her 40th birthday, the universe threw Niequist a series of unexpected and devastating curveballs. After realizing her core beliefs and practices would no longer help her navigate through middle age, chronic pain, and heartbreak, she developed a new set of tools rooted in courage and self-compassion. “I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet” portrays the challenges of embracing change with honesty, making it an inspiring read for anyone on their midlife self-care journey.
How to Adopt a Growth Mindset: If you think you can't get better at things... you won't. Accepting that we can change and improve is the first step.
How to Adopt a Growth Mindset: If you think you can't get better at things... you won't. Accepting that we can change and improve is the first step.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie SantosDr. Laurie Santos hosts “The Happiness Lab,” a podcast based on her popular course at Yale that explores how to find happiness in life. In this episode, Santos and guest David Yeager, a psychology professor, discuss how limiting a fixed mindset can be in our lives. Instead, believe in your capabilities and tackle every situation with positivity and confidence.
Without a Doubt: How to Go from Underrated to Unbeatable
Surbhi SarnaSarna’s life and career are proof that circumstances don’t dictate our potential. Despite years of being disregarded — or perhaps because of it — she went on to develop a life-saving medical device for women. Sarna is now a successful venture capitalist and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur. “Without a Doubt” overflows with humor, vulnerability, and empathy as the author inspires readers to chase growth no matter the odds.