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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

9 Ways to Live a More Interesting Life - w/ Alastair Humphreys

Jul 17, 2026 · 42m

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Most people don’t need a new life. They need a better Tuesday. In this episode, I speak with Alastair Humphreys about why life starts to feel flat when every week looks the same, and how adventure is often less about geography and more about psychology. We get into the mindset traps that keep smart people stuck: waiting until they have more time, more money, more confidence, more certainty. Which is a bit like waiting to get fit before entering the gym. Alastair makes a simple point: that interesting lives are usually built from small acts of courage, not cinematic reinventions. A night outside. A local walk. A plan that slightly scares you. We also explore how discomfort sharpens…