
Scarcity whispers that there isn't enough. Ego insists you deserve more anyway. Abundance is the quiet third option nobody mentions. Most of us were handed scarcity as a default setting. This episode sits with that tension: what scarcity actually protects us from, why ego is so loyal to it, and what shifts when abundance becomes a practiced choice instead of a lucky feeling. It's less about having more and more about needing less from the wrong things. Ask what your ego is really protecting when it demands "more" Treat abundance as a discipline you build, not a mood you wait for Trace your scarcity triggers back to their original source SPONSORS ☺️ MOD.com Prescription Modafinil for energy and focus. Free consultation, free shipping and 10% off Promo code PSYCHOLOGY at MOD.com 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY UPGRADE to Premium: 🏖️ Ad-free listening 🤘 Support the show 🔓 Exclusive AMAs and bonus content GrowthMindset.Supercast.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 📧 Email - GrowthMindsetPodcast (@) gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro - Sam's opening thoughts and meeting Kyle Livingston02:02 Kyle's origin story - abandoned at a yard sale05:55 The turning point - mowing lawns, hustle, and a life-changing book08:58 Chasing $10k a month and realizing money isn't the finish line11:27 Money as fuel, not the goal14:18 The panic attack that changed everything17:57 Overcoming anxiety - coaches, books, and facing fear through travel20:38 The worst-case scenario technique for beating fear23:03 Spotting luck and losing everything twice26:39 Mentoring, leverage, and helping failed founders scale29:52 Biology, business, and the scientific method35:20 Relationships, self-improvement, and honest advice39:07 Friends who stayed, kindness, and early memories42:21 Advice for his younger self and closing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.

Why So Many People Secretly Struggle With Porn Addiction

Psychology of Mistakes: 7 Lazy Thinking Habits You Don't Notice You Have

8 Questions I asked Myself after 30

How To Solve Complex Problems
Free AI-powered recaps of Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.