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Modern WisdomJul 31, 2021

#352 - Ben Aldridge - How To Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

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Notable books mentioned: The Time-Management Expert by Laura Vanderkam, Mindset by Carol Dweck, The CBT Workbook for Mental Health

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#352 - Ben Aldridge - How To Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable mentions The Time-Management Expert by Laura Vanderkam, Mindset by Carol Dweck, and The CBT Workbook for Mental Health with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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I'm inspired by a book by a woman called Laura Vanderkam, and she wrote about time management and memory formation.

Mindset
Carol Dweck

But it's a mindset thing.

The best one I read was actually like the CBT dummies, that kind of really base level CBT.

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Ben Aldridge is an author, musician and teacher. After finding himself increasingly anxious and suffering regular panic attacks, Ben purposefully spent an entire year doing things which really pushed the limits of his comfort in an effort to regain control of his mindset. Expect to learn what Ben's Mrs thought of him sleeping on the floor next to the bed, what he discovered when he climbed Everest up and down his house's stairs, why acupuncture in the face can be useful, how exposure therapy spills over into regulating your daily emotions and much more...
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  • The conversation centers on CBT resources for beginners.
  • A second recurring theme is mental health challenges.
  • Referenced books include The Time-Management Expert by Laura Vanderkam and Mindset by Carol Dweck.
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Deep Dive(1)Highly Recommended(1)Passing Reference(1)
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Individuals seeking to improve their time management skillsIndividuals seeking personal development and mental resilienceIndividuals new to cognitive behavioral therapy

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Best for Individuals seeking to improve their time management skillsOften cited around time management

I'm inspired by a book by a woman called Laura Vanderkam, and she wrote about time management and memory formation.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their time management skills
Key quote: I'm inspired by a book by a woman called Laura Vanderkam, and she wrote about time management and memory formation.
The host is inspired by Laura Vanderkam's insights on time management and how it relates to memory formation. This book is highlighted as a valuable resource for improving one's approach to managing time effectively.
ASIN: B08KWQWS24
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Mindset
Carol Dweck
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and mental resilienceOften cited around mental health challenges

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.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and mental resilience
Key quote: But it's a mindset thing.
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.
ASIN: B07VK8MBRB
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The CBT Workbook for Mental Health cover
Best for Individuals new to cognitive behavioral therapyOften cited around CBT resources for beginners

The best one I read was actually like the CBT dummies, that kind of really base level CBT.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals new to cognitive behavioral therapy
Key quote: The best one I read was actually like the CBT dummies, that kind of really base level CBT.
The host briefly mentions 'The CBT Workbook for Mental Health' as a useful resource for understanding cognitive behavioral therapy. They liken it to a beginner's guide, suggesting it provides foundational knowledge.
ASIN: 1647398053
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The Time-Management Expert
Laura Vanderkam

The host is inspired by Laura Vanderkam's insights on time management and how it relates to memory formation. This book is highlighted as a valuabl…

Mindset cover
Mentioned at 18:17
Mindset
Carol Dweck

The host discusses how exploring stoicism and its concepts, particularly voluntary discomfort, significantly impacted their mental health journey.…

The CBT Workbook for Mental Health cover
Mentioned at 21:01
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health

The host briefly mentions 'The CBT Workbook for Mental Health' as a useful resource for understanding cognitive behavioral therapy. They liken it t…

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