Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

Sideways

Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst

  • Expert Mindset

Expert Mindset

Thursday 1st February 2024

Explore how an 'expert mindset' can limit your growth and learn practical tips for dealing with know-it-alls in this engaging episode of Sideways.
38 minutes
Engaging
Informative
Humorous
Supportive
Reflective

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Sideways
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Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
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Why Thinking You Know It All Can Hold You Back

Episode Overview

  • Thinking you know everything can limit your growth.
  • Adopting a beginner's mindset is more beneficial.
  • Humility and openness are key to personal development.
  • Practical tips for dealing with know-it-alls without causing conflict.
  • Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of staying humble.
If you go out and get bladded, the likelihood is you're going to end up in a cemetery raising your arm saying woo
In this episode of Sideways, Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst tackle the intriguing topic of the 'Expert Mindset'. Ever felt like you know everything about a subject? Well, that might be more of a hindrance than a help. Graham and Martin explore how thinking you know it all can stunt your intellectual and emotional growth. The episode is sprinkled with humorous anecdotes, including Martin's hilarious mix-up between an owl and a mushroom and a drunken man's ghostly antics in court.
The hosts also ponder whether ancient philosophers were simply bored thinkers. They reflect on how adopting a beginner's mindset is far more beneficial, allowing for humility and openness. They share personal stories from their corporate days, highlighting the value of staying humble and reflective. If you're dealing with someone who thinks they know it all, they offer practical advice on how to handle such situations without causing conflict.
Whether you're in recovery or just trying to grow as a person, this episode is packed with insights and laughs that will make you rethink your approach to expertise.