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The Science Behind Changing Your Mind (and how to build better taste)

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The problem with being human is that we believe our version of truth is the truth.

Not because we’re bad—but because we’re wired that way.

This episode is a story of blindness. Not the kind you see—but the kind you don’t even know you have. You’re not as open-minded as you think.

That’s not an insult—it’s just how the brain works. We shortcut. We judge. We protect our ego like it’s a vintage vinyl.

In this episode, I dive into the strange ways our own minds trick us into thinking we're rational, original, and morally superior. I walk through how prejudice isn't just about race—it's about music, anger, taste, careers, and even your opinion of running. You’ll hear about blind spots in your day-to-day that quietly shape your reality, and how to start noticing them before they run the show.

Takeaways:

  • Why your opinions probably aren’t your own
  • Why improving your taste is more important than finding your passion
  • A simple trick to challenge your ego without bruising it

You can’t change the world if you can’t first question the lens you’re using to see it.

This episode won’t change your mind—you will.

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Episode: The Science Behind Changing Your Mind (and how to build better taste)

Chapters:

00:00 You are wrong about a few things

02:19 Why is Prejudice So Hard to Notice

03:48 How Prejudice Happens

05:25 Lacking Awareness of What Change Would be Like

07:23 Communication

09:05 Where People Live

12:36 Lesson from Rick Rubin

13:22 Talent vs. Skill

16:05 The Issue of Feeling Special

17:34 3 Stories to Ground Yourself

17:48 1st - Being 1st isn't the best

20:33 2nd - other people's problems are also our problems.

22:27 3rd - Don't be A Racist

25:24 Send Off

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The problem with being human is that we believe our version of truth is the truth.

Not because we’re bad—but because we’re wired that way.

This episode is a story of blindness. Not the kind you see—but the kind you don’t even know you have. You’re not as open-minded as you think.

That’s not an insult—it’s just how the brain works. We shortcut. We judge. We protect our ego like it’s a vintage vinyl.

In this episode, I dive into the strange ways our own minds trick us into thinking we're rational, original, and morally superior. I walk through how prejudice isn't just about race—it's about music, anger, taste, careers, and even your opinion of running. You’ll hear about blind spots in your day-to-day that quietly shape your reality, and how to start noticing them before they run the show.

Takeaways:

  • Why your opinions probably aren’t your own
  • Why improving your taste is more important than finding your passion
  • A simple trick to challenge your ego without bruising it

You can’t change the world if you can’t first question the lens you’re using to see it.

This episode won’t change your mind—you will.

Feedback

  • Sam is launching a workshop for building certainty in an uncertain world
  • Opinions here
  • https://form.jotform.com/250963827592368

Upgrade to Premium:

🏖️ Ad-free listening

🤘 Support the show

🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content

💬 Community Discord

GrowthMindset.Supercast.com

Get in Touch

👋 Free Call - Schedule Link - https://cal.com/samwebster/mindset

📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail,com

Growth Mindset Psychology:

Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

📺 Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset)

🛜 Website - Growth Mindset

Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement

Episode: The Science Behind Changing Your Mind (and how to build better taste)

Chapters:

00:00 You are wrong about a few things

02:19 Why is Prejudice So Hard to Notice

03:48 How Prejudice Happens

05:25 Lacking Awareness of What Change Would be Like

07:23 Communication

09:05 Where People Live

12:36 Lesson from Rick Rubin

13:22 Talent vs. Skill

16:05 The Issue of Feeling Special

17:34 3 Stories to Ground Yourself

17:48 1st - Being 1st isn't the best

20:33 2nd - other people's problems are also our problems.

22:27 3rd - Don't be A Racist

25:24 Send Off

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