Mindset
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Mindset by Carol Dweck appears 7 times across 7 podcast episodes on 3 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
Recent mentions on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Modern Wisdom, and Acquired.
The book "Mindset" by Carol Dweck continues to be a focal point in various podcast discussions, highlighting its significant impact on personal development and psychology. In episodes of "The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett," guests like Paul Brunson and James Smith reference Dweck's concepts of fixed and growth mindsets, emphasizing how these perspectives influence individuals' approaches to challenges and goals. Nir Eyal also mentions Dweck's research on willpower, further illustrating the book's relevance in understanding human behavior.
Additionally, the podcast "Modern Wisdom" features guests such as Ben Aldridge and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, who praise "Mindset" as a transformative read in the field of psychology. Aldridge describes it as one of his favorite books, while Hardy acknowledges Dweck's work as some of the best in the discipline. The book's ability to distill complex ideas into accessible concepts, as noted in the "Acquired" podcast, contributes to its ongoing mention across these platforms, showcasing its enduring influence on listeners and thought leaders alike.
The host discusses the importance of mindset in evaluating potential acquisitions and how it impacts the success of the integration. They reference the book 'Mindset' to emphasize the significance of having the right attitude and perspective in driving future success.
The host discusses how exploring stoicism and its concepts, particularly voluntary discomfort, significantly impacted their mental health journey. They mention 'Mindset' as a pivotal resource that aligns with the idea of embracing challenges to foster personal growth.
The host discusses the concept of psychological flexibility and contrasts it with a fixed mindset, using horoscopes as an example of rigidity in thinking. They mention the book 'Mindset' to highlight the importance of adaptability in personal growth and learning.
Recent show rotation: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, Modern Wisdom, and Acquired.
Guests tied to these mentions include Paul Brunson, Nir Eyal, James Smith, and Ben Aldridge.
Fastest path back to the source: the first indexed mention lands at 1:02:43 in the episode where we captured it.
Mentions across episodes
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“Carol DeWitt talks about this in her book, Mindset, discussing closed-minded and open-minded perspectives.”
“Carol Dweck, you might know from, I've probably been on your show, um, from her book mindset, she decided to replicate these studies.”
“Carol Dweck in her book Mindset talks about having a fixed mindset and an open mindset, which can affect how people handle challenges in life.”
“Mindset is one of my favorite books of all time. It's an unbelievably useful concept, the idea that there's a growth mindset and a fixed mindset.”
“The speaker mentions having read Carol Dweck's work, referring to it as some of the best in psychology.”
“Carol Dweck at Stanford found do actually exhibit ego depletion. They do actually run out of willpower like gas in a gas tank.”
“The book talks about the growth versus fixed mindset and is described as phenomenal, with a basic concept that can be understood in 30 seconds.”





