76: Why Mindset Doesn’t Work And What to Focus on Instead | Blair Dunkley

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We’ve all been told to “change our mindset,” but Blair Dunkley makes a strong case for why mindset doesn’t actually work in today’s world and what to focus on instead.

Blair has spent decades researching behaviour and creating mind models: practical, flexible tools that help people move forward, stop self-sabotage, and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why “mindset” is outdated and how mind models offer a more effective path
• How to stop focusing on fixing weaknesses and instead build on your strengths
• A simple but powerful shift from judgment to evaluation that changes everything
• The role of labelling emotions and why it creates more clarity than certainty
• Practical exercises to build confidence, adaptability, and real resilience

This is a conversation filled with fresh perspectives and tools you can immediately apply in your own life.
Blair's resources:
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🌟Book - Ultimate Mind Hacking: 16 Highly Effective Ways to Smash Unhealthy Mindsets by Blair Dunkley

🌟FREE Weekly Training on Mind Models
🌟FREE Profiling Session with Blair Dunkley (book via LinkedIn)
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Kapitel

1. Why Mindset Is Outdated (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Mind Models (00:08:55)

3. Understanding Profiling and Strengths (00:18:29)

4. The Three E's Framework (00:35:43)

5. Resilience vs Pushing Through (00:51:17)

6. Naming and Labeling Emotions (01:04:48)

7. Perspective vs Certainty (01:21:09)

8. Practical Applications and Daily Exercises (01:31:50)