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Jul 2022
14m 42s

Stop dreaming, start doing

Growth Mindset Psychology
About this episode

The difference between amateurs and professionals is process and dedication.

If you want to achieve big dreams or 'find your calling' you have to take consistent action. This episode dives into ways to make it happen and gives new ways to think about it.


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Timestamps

00:00 - Amateurs vs professional goal seeking

00:37 - Growth-minded ambition vs fixed minded

01:08 - The trap of "find your calling"

02:30 - The real work behind your calling

03:22 - "When I feel like it" means never

04:37 - Writing as a hobby or a profession

06:17 - Podcasting quality to be professional

08:12 - Making your own path

09:43 - Seeking a new purpose

11:40 - Questions to stop dreaming and start doing

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