Seeking Difficulty: Jack Cai, 3x Blindfolded Rubik’s World records

Life is like a Rubik's cube, sometimes you have to mess it up to make it better. Solving puzzles isn't just a hobby, but a path to personal growth and success. We have Jack Cai, a 3x blindfold Rubik's Cube World Record setter. He has some fascinating insights into the world of speedcubing and seeking of difficulty. We talk about his journey to becoming a world-class cuber, the mental challenges of solving a Rubik's Cube quickly whilst blindfolded, and how he approaches life with a growth mindset. Enjoyment of challenge is an essential part of the Growth mindset and his story is a perfect example of where it can take you. Jack is an inspiration to us all, and I hope you enjoy listening to his story. - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be. - - - Connect with Sam Webster Harris 🧘‍♀️ Newsletter: https://explosivethinking.substack.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/samjamharris 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjam.zen/ - - - Stay up to date: 🤓🤓🤓 💡 Podsite: https://www.growthmindsetpodcast.com/ Epic books on growth 📚📚🐐 🏃‍♀️ Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3O1F5MC 🧠 Mindset, psychology of success: https://amzn.to/42nYDzj 💰 Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3nNnXzs - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Seeking Difficulty: Jack Cai, 3x Blindfolded Rubik’s World records Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:53 From Curious Kid to Speedcubing Pro 02:57 Discovering Jack's Unexpected Obsessions 03:42 Building a YouTube channel 04:20 Jack's School Experience 05:38 Goal-Oriented Pursuit Towards Success 07:51 The Impact of Parental Guidance on Jack's Growth 09:42 The Quest for Self-Understanding 11:10 Jack's Favorite Activities 14:45 The Hidden Rewards in Tackling the Difficult 17:17 Rising Above the Rest 18:41 Exploring The Future After Achieving Milestones 21:17 The Emotional Highs and Lows of Winning 23:53 Jack's Approach to Solving the Cube Blindfolded 25:29 Tactics Behind Speedcubing 29:40 Investment Behind Jack's Achievements 31:38 Training to be better over time 32:56 Vibe at Rubik's Cube Competitions 36:04 Moving into other parts of Jack's life 37:06 Exploring Life as a Digital Nomad 40:50 Jack's Perspective on Living Life to the Fullest 42:06 Jack's Most Useful Travel Experience 44:41 Opportunities in AI 46:43 Jack's Earliest Memories 47:21 Behind The Scene Support That Shaped Jack's Journey 48:00 Role Models & Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY. We’re all stuck with the brain we’re born with, but we aren’t stuck with how we use it. Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life. CURIOUS? Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious. Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are. We find answers to the true science of self-improvement. So put down the astrology chart and start working with your mind, instead of against it. With over 8 million downloads and 60,000 monthly listeners, you’re invited to join. PROCESS Instead of telling you what to think, we discuss how thinking works. Armed with a stack of science journals, textbooks and a boatload of curiosity, we uncover the mechanics of the mind. Why? >>> Success is personal! You might want to make the most of your neurodiverse strengths, start a business, or simply find more reasons to smile. Hone your ability for independent thinking and growth with mental models to pursue your definition of success. HOST I’m Sam Webster Harris, a lifelong learner with ADHD, a raging curiosity, and an obsession with finding answers to hard questions. After launching several businesses, travelling the world and nearly dying a few times I concluded that science and Psychology are where it’s at. What actually makes people happy? What’s the best way to treat a brain? How can I get more done? Studying the answers we find that changing behaviours requires building mindsets, mental models, and a healthy relationship with failure. I run the show to help listeners enjoy nutritious content that feeds their minds (and I needed a legitimate excuse to cover for my reading addiction). PREMIUM Go Ad-Free and listen to exclusive content. Support the show and access the AMA features and community Discord. Growth Mindset Premium ARCHIVE Previous guests include Olympians, Scientists, Billionaires, and Sam's Mum. Past series: — Psychology vs Stoicism — Time Management for busy mortals — Independence and knowing yourself — Cognitive biases and rational thinking — Psychology of connection — Carol Dweck and the Multiverse of Mindsets