From Fixed Mindset to Growth: My Story - #160
About this episode
In this episode, Thomas shares his journey from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, detailing his experiences in the Navy and the steps he took to foster personal growth.
Feeling stuck in a fixed mindset? This episode is your guide to real change. I open up about my Navy years — deployments, depression, toxic relationships, and that lost feeling — and walk you through how I flipped the script into a growth mindset. You’ll learn:• The core differences between fixed and growth mindsets• Practical steps I took (reflection, reading, going back to school for psychology)• How to reframe your past and see challenges as opportunities No matter where you are right now, you can change. Every day is a new chance to build something better. Action Step: Take 10 quiet minutes today and ask yourself where you’ve been operating with a fixed mindset. If this episode helped you, please leave a review — it helps grow the show and reach more people who need these conversations. Stay curious. Keep going. Peace. Tags: fixed mindset to growth, how to change your mindset, growth mindset, mindset shift, carol dweck, personal growth podcast, navy veteran, psychology, self improvement, overcoming depression, unwritten with thomas malpass, thomas malpass podcast, mental growth, purpose driven
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