Discover how a simple shift from fixed to growth mindset transforms learning, performance, and even your body's stress response. Drawing from Carol Dweck's pioneering research, Andrew Huberman's neuroscience, and Microsoft's cultural transformation, learn practical tools to thrive under pressure.

How can I use growth mindset to perform better under pressure?







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Nia: Welcome to the BeFreed Podcast, where we distill the world's best research and insights into personalized learning you can actually use. I'm Nia, and today we're exploring a topic that could fundamentally change how you approach challenges.
Jackson: And I'm Jackson! I'm really excited about today's episode because we're diving into growth mindset-which sounds like a motivational poster but is actually backed by decades of research. It's the difference between "I'm just not good at this" and "I haven't figured this out yet."
Nia: Exactly! And that simple shift can completely transform how we learn, perform under pressure, and even how our bodies respond to stress. We'll be connecting insights from Carol Dweck's pioneering research to neuroscience, performance psychology, and real-world applications at companies like Microsoft.