Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement How to Build More Memories Instead of More To-Dos - w/ Jodi Wellman
Sep 5, 2025
Jodi Wellman, a psychologist and author of 'You Only Die Once', shares her insights on living life to the fullest with positivity inspired by existential psychology. She discusses the importance of breaking free from autopilot living and emphasizes creating meaningful memories rather than just checking off to-dos. Wellman highlights the difference between useful and toxic positivity, encourages proactive living to avoid regret, and stresses the significance of embracing diverse experiences to cultivate deeper connections and joy in everyday moments.
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Most People Live In The 'Dead Zone'
- Well-being splits into hedonic (vitality) and eudaimonic (meaning) dimensions.
- Jodi's research finds more people live in 'dead' zones than in 'astonishingly alive' ones.
Busyness Masks Fear And Fixed Mindset
- Fear and fixed mindsets hide beneath busyness and delay.
- Jodi argues many defer dreams because uncertainty and rejection feel safer than risk.
Use Mortality As A Motivator
- Use mortality reminders (memento mori) to snap out of safe routines.
- Jodi counts remaining Mondays to motivate action and reduce playing-not-to-lose.
