What is a growth mindset?

This episode is pure, improvisational energy — two friends (and long-time collaborators) riffing on what it actually looks like to choose growth instead of staying stuck. Between Dragon Con debriefs, coffee obsessions, mic troubles, and the occasional spider horror story, Charles and Tyra weave practical philosophy into real-world anecdotes: how putting something down can be growth, why curiosity beats perfectionism, and how tiny rituals (checklists, a teacup, a new hobby) can yank you out of a fixed mindset. It’s warm, messy, and unexpectedly useful — like overhearing two wise people working out their lives on a porch with great coffee. If you listen, expect concrete permission to experiment: try something new, take two things off your plate when you add one, treat failures as “not yet,” and remember that other people’s words don’t have the last say on who you become. The conversation swings from practical (speed-tests before remote interviews, spreadsheet survival) to delightfully human (Sesame Street nostalgia, wanting to learn watercolors, the thrill of launching a coffee show), leaving you curious about your next small, brave step. Pick one new experiment this week (podcast idea, watercolor lesson, or music riff). Remove two things from your plate before you start so the experiment actually gets attention. Use a simple checklist for any multi-step task (recording setup, client deliverable, or teaching prep) — do a five-step “preflight” before you begin. Reframe setbacks with the phrase “Not yet.” When you catch yourself saying “I can’t,” add “—not yet” and one micro-action you can take tomorrow. Schedule a 30-minute curiosity session: watch one tutorial (watercolor, espresso technique, or audio editing) and try one tangible step afterward — no expectations, just practice. “Resistance is what leads to drowning.” — Charles McFall Follow Be Awesome Together on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok Surf The Chaos, Enjoy the Ride! These notes are empowered by AI. ~Chad