Noam Kostuki is one of the most fascinating humans on the planet. He is a Ted speaker, successful author, coach and runs one of the top-rated restaurants in Costa Rica. Noam is a deep thinker and observer of life and lives for the moment whilst transcending meaningless baggage that gets in the way of the true self. An endless experimenter he has lived several lives over and enjoys reinventing himself and whatever he is doing in the name of curiosity and adventure. This is possibly the most thought-provoking and life-changing piece of audio I might ever create. It profoundly impacted me and several people who listened to this prior to release so I am confident you will enjoy it too. Be prepared to reconsider: What the point of life is What success really means What are the weird preconceptions you have that are dictating your life and if you really need them. Links to Noam HiR Dining - http://hiradventure.com/ Noam Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/noamkostucki/ Noam LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noamkos/ Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/noamkos  Ted, Making Money From Doing Good - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gRaHyHJjrg Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon! Sponsor - Better Help Life is hard and it helps to talk. You can meet online with a qualified therapist tailored to your needs. Specific help for exactly your problems often doesn't exist nearby or requires you to meet someone at awkward times. You can meet the perfect therapist for you at the most convenient times online through the app on video, phone call or text chat. To get 10% off your first-month membership sign up now with the code 'GROWTHMINDSET' https://BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset

Meet Jaan Tallinn – an Estonian hacker, physicist, entrepreneur, philanthropist and investor, who is known for being the co-founder of Kazaa, a file-sharing platform, and his participation in the development of Skype that took communication to a whole new level. Since then, he has co-founded many more companies, been an advisor to the President of Estonia and focused heavily on effective altruism and mitigating existential risks from AI. Insights How programming nourishes the cognitive abilities. The drastic contrast in gaming about twenty to thirty years ago and gaming today. Why programming and other tech-related skills were more valued or exciting in the past. How Kazaa and Skype became successful – luck and effort combined. We are the dominant species on Earth for being the best planners on Earth. The reason why species have gone extinct is that we are modifying the environment to suit us and our needs while making it uninhabitable for them. Superhuman AI may do the same to us. How creating machines that are better planners than us can threaten our dominance on Earth. Incorporating our idea of a good future in those machines or aligning their ideas with ours can help combat this issue. Unpredictability, once introduced into AI, can pose a huge threat to the human race. Jaan Tallin - Links: https://futureoflife.org/ - Future of Life Institute https://app.effectivealtruism.org/funds/far-future - Effective Altruism https://80000hours.org/ - 80000 hours project Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon! Sponsor - Better Help Life is hard and it helps to talk. You can meet online with a qualified therapist tailored to your needs. Specific help for exactly your problems often doesn't exist nearby or requires you to meet someone at awkward times. You can meet the perfect therapist for you at the most convenient times online through the app on video, phone call or text chat. To get 10% off your first-month membership sign up now with the code 'GROWTHMINDSET' https://BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset

Jessica Templeton is a political scientist and award-winning educator who is the Director of the LSE 100 course. With expertise in global environmental politics and regulation of hazardous chemicals, Jessica is also a writer, editor and team leader for the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, a nonpartisan publication of the International Institute for Sustainable Development that analyses multilateral environmental negotiations conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. I met Jessica at a fascinating AI conference and simply had a lot of fun talking to her. It was a delight to continue our conversation and find lot's of common ground as well as learn about her work in political science and policymaking. A really topical conversation for those interested in how political decisions are made and what we can do to influence them.  Insights The importance of outdoor activities in developing a connection with the environment and nature – excessive and mindless usage of technology may pose a barrier to that. How external influences like the upbringing in a feminist household and being a part of a Quaker school with a unique and distinct focus on equality and inclusion helped Jessica develop her outlook on socio-economic and political aspects of life. Discussion on the topics of gender discrimination practised in professional ecosystems, socio-economic issues, and their addressing, and the effectiveness and implementation of collective action. Taking responsibility for one’s actions as an individual and their impacts on the environment and community. How consumers must become conscious of the impacts of their shopping habits on the environment and thus pressure corporations into producing environment-friendly products by showing an increased inclination towards products and brands that are “green.” The importance and functioning of institutions that work to bring people together internationally to shape policies and reforms regarding rising global concerns. How one can learn more by trying to communicate the knowledge that they already have to other people. How people with different expertise address and view problems differently. The importance of sincere engagement in international negotiations. Jessica and LSE 100 https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/lse100/people/jessica-templeton - Jessica's University Profile https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jessica-templeton-35351926 - Connect on LinkedIn https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/lse100/about-lse-100 - The LSE 100 course Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Molecular biologist turned entrepreneur, Pete Rowe is an expert in innovation management and biotechnology. As CEO, he leads the Deep Branch Bio's effort in transforming the polluters of today into the producers of tomorrow. We discuss the problems the world faces today and how business can be a driver of change to help solve our biggest issues. Pete's own company works to capture carbon waste gases and turn them into edible protein to help close the loop that is spiralling out of control. Insights The rising concern for protein production across the globe. The methods currently being used to produced proteins – advantages and disadvantages. How carbon dioxide can be used to produce single-carbon proteins. The importance of turning waste into useful products. The importance of a sustainable protein production method. Changing perspectives about and increasing scope of genetic engineering. Valuable information about aqua culture and poultry industries. Links to Pete Rowe: https://deepbranchbio.com/ - Deep Branch Bio https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterowephd/ - Connect on LinkedIn Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Sergey Musienko is the founder and CEO of Atlas Biomed. They provide genetic sequencing and microbiome tests to monitor your health. Sergey is a graduate of the singularity university ran by Ray Kurzweil where he first started working on the idea for Atlas Biomed. They are now one of the leading sources of data and insights into health for the curious and health-conscious human. I have used their tests myself and can highly recommend the insights and the user interface of the website is simply fantastic. There is a tonne of complicated data that they boil down into a really accessible and interesting format. They provide all the key information for how to actively increase your health and life-span with cutting edge science. Insights The importance of genetics in getting to know an individual’s health. How efforts are being made to make medicine proactive rather than reactive. How genotyping can be used to find out the disease risks that individuals face due to genetic mutations? Multi-factorial traits and diseases – how genetic only partially affects them. Combining genetic information with personal data and health records to develop a holistic idea about one’s health. Gut bacteria – their importance, functions, effects, diversity, and even transplants. A diverse diet is essential to maintain one’s health for a long period of time. How Sergey’s company aims to push science Sergey and Atlas Biomed https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergeymusienko/ - Connect on LinkedIn https://atlasbiomed.com/  Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Colin Billings is a forward-thinking human and change-maker. He first worked on Stitcher which changed the podcasting world we love today. After selling it he thought about what else he wanted to change and ended up with his home and launched "Orro" by securing investment from Yahoo CEO "Jerry Yang". "Orro" is a responsive lighting system for home automation. It adapts to your presence and your habits to bring natural lighting and mood-setting without you ever thinking about it. We discuss a lot of fun stuff on the podcast, some key insights include: How the Orro switch was invented The importance of and need for automated light switches How to explain radical ideas to people and get traction Why people would take the risk to switch from a stable job in a corporation to work for a startup. Raising money in San Francisco What makes a good boss and a great leader? The history of podcasting – Colin’s career with the podcast network called Stitcher. Colin Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinbilings/ - Connect with Colin on LinkedIn https://getorro.com/ - Get your new home lighting sorted Podcast Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Grant Aldrich founded OnlineDegree.com with a purpose-driven mission: make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone.  After graduating college with an overwhelming amount of debt, he was determined to change how students embark on their college education. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience. He has been a board member and donor to a number of non-profits, an advisor to many publicly traded companies. Insights What stops people from going back to school in their professional career. How a college degree can improve one’s career path or increase options in the future. Why a dynamic business model is needed for the establishment of a successful business. Your job should fit you – It should be something you want and like to do. Before choosing a career path, “know thyself.” Having children or having a family can make one more discerning about what they do. Links to Grant https://www.onlinedegree.com - Get an affordable degree  https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-aldrich-56721b31/ - Connect on LinkedIn Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Ingrid Thomson is a leading business coach and author with a focus on finance. She empowers anyone to take control of their money to achieve their dreams. Ingrid departed a career in finance to follow her passion and start a business. After numerous lessons, she pivoted into helping other business owners grow their businesses by coaching them to understand their finances and align them with their goals. She has gone on to write a book that can help innovators start a business with minimal stress and maximum effectiveness. She is a bundle of fun and a joy to talk to. Her insights into life, business, the future and the world are highly fascinating. We cover topics such as: - Emigrating from Ireland to Australia - Taking a Gap Year before they existed - Growth Mindset and numbers - The lies we tell ourselves - Taking ownership - Lessons learnt building a clothing business - Starting a coaching business - Sanity not Vanity metrics - How to prove people will pay for your product - How to work out if you are the right person for your business idea - Global warming and effects in Australia - Problems with old governments - Kindness Ingrid Links - https://www.healthynumbers.com.au/ - Coaching Business - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridthompson/ - Connect On LinkedIn - https://twitter.com/IngridLouiseT - Catch up on Twitter Podcast - Links  - https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates - https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog - https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon! ---------------------------- Sponsor - Better Help Life is hard and it helps to talk. You can meet online with a qualified therapist tailored to your needs. Specific help for exactly your problems often doesn't exist nearby or requires you to meet someone at awkward times. You can meet the perfect therapist for you at the most convenient times online through the app on video, phone call or text chat. To get 10% off your first-month membership sign up now with the code 'GROWTHMINDSET' https://BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset

Meet Cynthia Samarian, a Persian entrepreneur - the Founder and CEO of an experiential event organizing agency for food companies. Find out how many times she had to switch course to find a professional career that suited her best – that, according to her, not only was she good at but also enjoyed. She has early childhood memories of having wanted to make her own money through something she made – but she never knew the answer was entrepreneurship. Today, Cynthia owns a well-established agency (https://www.hiddenrhythm.com) that organizes experiential events for food companies, that are not only effective and engaging but also economical – which is a feature that is not offered by other agencies with upper-class portfolios. Insights: The importance of being happy in your job, in addition to being good at it. Deciding what major you want to choose, and which career will keep you happy. Entrepreneurship – opportunities, risk, benefits, and approach. Experiential events – importance, profits to be gained, and key points to be kept in mind. The amount of money is not important; the engagement provided to people is important. Cynthia Links https://www.hiddenrhythm.com - Experiential Marketing agency (check out their free resources!) https://twitter.com/cynthia - Follow on Twitter https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiasamanian/ - Connect on LinkedIn Podcast - Links https://GrowthMindsetPodcast.com  - Show notes and updates https://samwebsterharris.com - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon! ---------------------------- Sponsor - Better Help Life is hard and it helps to talk. You can meet online with a qualified therapist tailored to your needs. Specific help for exactly your problems often doesn't exist nearby or requires you to meet someone at awkward times. You can meet the perfect therapist for you at the most convenient times online through the app on video, phone call or text chat. To get 10% off your first-month membership sign up now with the code 'GROWTHMINDSET' https://BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset

Heather Dominick is a coach of what she refers to as Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs (HSE), interestingly; she is the only coach in this angle of life on the planet. She is the founder of the HSE program which is targeted at improving and encouraging the lives of sensitive people to go into business and actually excel. She is a survivor of the 9/11 attack. Heather is the winner of the 2015 Best of Manhattan Coaching Award and creator of the 2014 Stevie Award winning virtual event 'A Course In Business Miracles®: 21-Day Discovery Series' that attracted close to 6,000 official registrants from all around the world including: Iceland, Nigeria, Russia, Asia, South America, Australia, Europe and the U.S. She has appeared on Lifetime Television and has been published in numerous books including Stepping Stones to Success alongside Deepak Chopra. This is a fascinating and equally highly educative conversation into the life of a survivor, trainer, coach and successful entrepreneur. We explored, learned and covered a whole lot about Heather Dominick and of course some intelligent lessons which are noted below; Being creative instead of complaining How to work differently for those with highly sensitive nervous systems How to transform the highly sensitive traits to strengths Surviving 9/11 Not being a perfectionist Being productive Heather Dominick and her projects Twitter: www.twitter.com/ACIBMs Website www.businessmiracles.com Podcast - Links www.growthmindsetpodcast.com - Check out the show notes https://samwebsterharris.com/ - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Mario Nawful is crazy. But also stupidly successful, intelligent and charming (...and young). At only 30 years old he has several million-dollar businesses and runs the Athena business conglomerate across 40 countries. He is also a serial investor and business coach. Mario lives a nomad lifestyle and somehow finds the time for getting serious with his hobbies. In general, he knows a lot about making the most of life and what it has to offer. We discuss how Mario made his first break and the path to his numerous successes (and failures). We also cover the important life lessons and principles he's learnt along the way as he continuously breaks the mould in the pursuit of an extraordinary life. Mario Nawful - Links  www.marionawfal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-nawfal/ Podcast - Links www.growthmindsetpodcast.com - Check out the show notes https://samwebsterharris.com/ - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon! Sponsor - Better Help Life is hard and it helps to talk. You can meet online with a qualified therapist tailored to your needs. Specific help for exactly your problems often doesn't exist nearby or requires you to meet someone at awkward times. You can meet the perfect therapist for you at the most convenient times online through the app on video, phone call or text chat. To get 10% off your first-month membership sign up now with the code 'GROWTHMINDSET' https://BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset 

Things don't always work out. It's very wise to not lose your s#!t when bad things happen. Staying positive is a useful skill to build so that your problems don't multiply (and people don't get bored with your whining). Traditionally people often receive deep inspiration and insight from near-death experiences. By all accounts, they come away more intelligent and focused with a renewed energy for life and all its beautiful joys. Curious to find out more Sam conveniently had a terrible accident in October and is currently in recovery with humble aspirations of walking again.  Sam attempts to relive his epic failure and provide take-home lessons in the hope of sounding intelligent and bottling some of this near-death wisdom for listeners. Aspirationally, after listening to this you won't need to risk your life in a quest for profound insights about the fabric of your existence. He also explains how he managed to remain suspiciously happy through the ordeal and the mindsets and terrible jokes he told himself to keep smiling. Whether has transcended his problems or simply lost the plot is up to you to decide. In the infamous words of the Joker. "What doesn't kill you makes you... Stranger" Important 😇 Please remember: Have health insurance Don't go kitesurfing when it's really windy and you don't know what you're doing  Show Links https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ - Growth mindset podcast and show notes https://samwebsterharris.com/ - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Oren Klaff is a sales genius and investor with 2 bestselling books and a tonne of great ideas.  The renowned classic, ‘Pitch Anything’ designed to help you understand how to make a compelling pitch using neuroeconomics. And now his new book, ‘Flip the Script’ which is designed to help you make people think your idea is their idea so they readily accept it. With a wealth of experience from making deals and living a fascinating life, it was an honour to chat through some of his insights. Oren neatly bottles his wisdom in his writing that millions have enjoyed and it was great to find out about the challenges he faced. On the show we discuss his life story, get coached in sales and receive some huge life tips that we should all take on board. Links to Oren https://orenklaff.com/ - Oren Klaff https://pitchanything.com/ - Pitch Anything https://orenklaff.com/flip/ - Flip the Script Show Links https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ - Growth mindset podcast and show notes https://samwebsterharris.com/ - Sam's blog https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support me on Patreon!

Heather Adams is a leading partner at the Arbinger Institute who focus on the 'Outward Mindset'. They coach businesses and leaders to become more effective and more aware of themselves and to achieve greater success. The inward vs outward mindset is a fascinating topic that I wasn't 100% versed on and it was a real pleasure to receive a masterclass from Heather. In the interview, we learn more about what makes relationships work and how to view others. There are so many mistakes humans easily make that our brains trick us into and the outward mindset is a brilliant tool to make you a better human. Links The Arbinger Institute - https://arbingerinstitute.com/ Books by the Arbinger Institute -  https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/828.The_Arbinger_Institute Show Links www.GrowthMindsetPodcast.com - Show Notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sam's blog where you can see some of the ideas discussed around mindfulness and technology https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support the show on Patreon

Ryan Gottfredson is an innovative researcher and coach in the mindsets behind success and leadership. We discuss his top findings and the key mindsets that make a good leader. The four main Mindsets discussed: Fixed vs. Growth Closed vs. Open Prevention vs. Promotion Inward vs. Outward We also branch into many fascinating topics to end up with a really educational podcast to help make you a lot wiser Ryan Links www.RyanGottfredson.com - Pre-order Ryans book and find out more about him https://ryangottfredson.com/personal-mindset-assessment - Take the Mindset Assesment Show Links www.GrowthMindsetPodcast.com - Show Notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sam's blog where you can see some of the ideas discussed around mindfulness and technology https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Support the show on Patreon

Frank Dick is one of the world's finest sports and motivational coaches ever. He is currently working with the England Rugby team during this year's Rugby World Cup. Frank was the England Athletics coach for three Olympics as well as coaching several high profile individuals. Some big names include Boris Becker, Seb Coe, Daley Thompson. He has also worked with the South African Olympic teams and won some prestigious titles such as the 'UK Sporting Hero' for 2001. This episode is an absolute masterclass in coaching yourself or those around you for success. Whether you are in sports or any field creating excellence is something we can all do better. Frank is a true genius in his field and it was an absolute pleasure learning from someone so knowledgeable. Show Links www.GrowthMindsetPodcast.com - Show notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sams blog www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Join the Patreon to support the podcast, get more content and free coaching from Sam. Where To Listen iTunes - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen and rate the show on iTunes Spotify - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen to the show on Spotify

This episode is an ultimate guide to life and entrepreneurship. After two years of interviewing some of the greatest minds, Sam distils their wisdom into a 2-hour mini-audiobook. This took a long time to put together but is completely worth it. Hear the best tips from some of the most amazing individuals stitched together into a narrative that transcends each chapter.  From fascinating stories of the highest moments to the lowest lows we learn a lot: What to focus on in life How to turn an idea into a business How to live life on your terms Take on challenges Create Deep relationships Develop more joy and kindness Cultivate that Growth Mindset SHOW LINKS: www.GrowthMindsetPodcast.com - Show notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sams blog www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Join the Patreon to support the podcast, get more content and free coaching from Sam. iTunes - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen and rate the show on iTunes

Creating high-quality relationships is hugely important for our mental health and well-being. With the rise of the connected world, we are sacrificing the quality of our relationships for quantity. We are connected with more and more people who we are spending less and less time with. We step back from the problem and come up with some out of the box solutions. Sam outlines some key tips on how to change your way of dealing with relationships to get a lot more out of them. We cover: How to live more in the moment How to create more time for relationships (without losing any time, ultimate relationship hack) How to culture more intimacy by asking more interesting questions How to increase our mental health and reduce anxiety by working out what our goals are and what's important SHOW LINKS: www.GrowthMindsetPodcast.com - Show notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sams blog www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Join the Patreon to support the podcast, get more content and free coaching from Sam. iTunes - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen and rate the show on iTunes

Sam Harris explains some of the biggest flaws with our technology and what it is doing to our minds.  This lecture explores the relationship between our devices and our brains. Starting from an evolutionary psychology viewpoint Sam identifies 3 main factors that are contributing to making our minds a worse place to be. With the rise of mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression it's worth working out how to change your environment and behaviours to empower you to think better. SHOW LINKS: www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/blog/2019/three-flaws-with-technology - Show notes www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sams blog post explaining the topic in depth. www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Join the Patreon to support the podcast, get more content and free coaching from Sam. iTunes - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen and rate the show on ITunes

Sam explains the lost art of listening to ourselves and the damage it is causing us. In our modern on demand economy we rush from one thing to the next. We optimise all our moments for learning and listening to things in between. With all of this going on we have lost the art of actually being unplugged and just listening to our mind. We constantly feel a need to distract it. There have been huge movements towards meditation and things like the 5 minute journal that make us think about our lives and appreciate what we should be grateful for. But this still requires a framework to tell our brain it’s doing something rather than letting it just do things by itself. Sam explains how this creeps into our lives and how to find moments for yourself for ideas and solving your own problems. ---- SHOW LINKS: www.SamWebsterHarris.com - Sams blog post explaining the topic in depth www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/blog/2019/listen-to-yourself - Show Notes www.patreon.com/growthmindset - Join the Patreon to support the podcast, get more content and free coaching from Sam iTunes - Growth Mindset Podcast - Listen and rate the show on ITunes ---- National Park Rescue - Protecting the wildlife and the Environment www.nationalparkrescue.org They provide hugely Important work ensuring protection of National Parks and the animals within them by changing things at both a policy level and at a local level. This is helping preserve endangered species such as tigers, elephants and rhinos and preventing destruction of habitats and trees that are keeping the planet alive. Donating to them is an investment in the future of the planet.