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Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker that has been guiding many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of high performance and effective learning. He is the author of the book, THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action (to be released on September 5th) and is an absolute powerhouse of information on what the growth mindset actually is and how you can achieve it.

In our conversation, Eduardo and I dive deep into the science of how the human mind learns at different ages, and why understanding this is the key to unlocking your ability to learn more deeply in ways that are far more fulfilling (as opposed to our previous conditioning at a young age that learning sucks). Eduardo explains how you can avoid what he calls the Performance Paradox, where high performing individuals become in danger of being stuck due to the fact that they are no longer learning, they are just doing what they know best over a long period of time.

If you’re looking to not only advance your current level of success, but maintain that success long term (or get un-stuck if you feel as if you’re running in place), this conversation is for you. Eduardo completely reframes the process of learning and reaching your own peak level of high performance in ways that are both simple to understand and fulfilling to practice. The insights you'll learn from our discussion are invaluable in order to help you grow not only in your career, but your life in general.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

What a growth mindset really is (it's not what many people think) and why knowing this is so crucial to your growth
The danger of the belief that we belong in specific groups (e.g. being 'gifted' in an area)
How the brain learns in different age groups and how understanding this can boost your learning ability
How you can make learning fulfilling (and not something you dread)
What the performance paradox is and why understanding it is so crucial to your growth
The difference between the Learning Zone and Performance Zone and the right time to be in each
The 4 types of mistakes and how you can learn from each of them
Why having experience in an area doesn’t guarantee your success (and what does)
How to diversify your skills the right way
How to create time for growth when your calendar is already full of to do lists
Eduardo’s simple 4-step framework to achieve high performance and effective learning

Useful Resources Mentioned:

TED Talk: How to Get Better at the Things You Care About

TEDx Talk: The Power of Belief

The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action - Eduardo Briceño

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol S. Dweck, Ph. D.

RANGE: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World – David Epstein

Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise - Anders Ericsson, Robert Pool

Dunning–Kruger effect

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Guest Bio:

eduardo-briceno-bio Eduardo Briceño

Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker and facilitator who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. Earlier in his career, he was the co-founder and CEO of Mindset Works, the first company to offer growth mindset development services. Previously, he was a venture capital investor with the Sprout Group. His TED Talk, How to Get Better at the Things You Care About, and his prior TEDx Talk, The Power of Belief, have been viewed more than nine million times. He is a Pahara-Aspen Fellow, a member of the Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network, and an inductee in the Happiness Hall of Fame. He is the author of THE PERFORMANCE PARADOX: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action.

Show Credits:

This episode was edited by Chris Orsi, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.

The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

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