#524. The Science of Building an Unstoppable Growth Mindset with Trevor Ragan

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Think you understand growth mindset? Think again. Trevor Ragan, founder of The Learner Lab, reveals groundbreaking research that's transforming how we approach learning and personal development.

In this myth-busting episode, Trevor unpacks the latest findings on growth mindset, going far beyond simplistic "you can do it" messaging. Drawing from his work with Olympic athletes and Fortune 50 companies, he offers practical strategies to rewire your brain for continuous growth and resilience.

Learn:

• Why self-awareness isn't the same as having a fixed mindset
• The surprising impact of a leader's mindset on team performance
• How combining growth and stress mindsets creates a powerful synergy
• Practical exercises to build genuine belief in your ability to grow
• Why telling people to "have a growth mindset" often backfires

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Quotable moments:

"How we think about learning can influence how we learn." - Trevor Ragan

"If I don't believe I can learn something, I'm probably not going to do the things that help me learn the thing." - Trevor Ragan

"Every single thing we do in life is supported by skills we've been building our whole life." - Trevor Ragan

"The mindset of the leader matters more than they originally thought." - Trevor Ragan

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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