Bethesda Growth Mindset Salon

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Let's discuss this classic movie Groundhog Day on the day before the Groundhog Day of 2026.

Please watch this movie before joining the discussion:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/

If more than 6 people join the discussion, we will break out into smaller groups. (max 6 people per group)
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1. Phil's character changed through accumulated daily choices over time. How do our repeated small decisions shape who we ultimately become?
2. Phil's pursuit of pleasure without consequence left him feeling empty. Why might selfish gratification fail to provide lasting fulfillment?
3. Phil's lowest moments became the catalyst for his genuine transformation. How can a crisis serve as a turning point toward growth?
4. Phil found meaning through learning skills like piano and ice sculpting. What makes skill-building fulfilling even when external rewards are absent?
5. Phil's calculated attempts to win Rita failed until he became genuinely good. What distinguishes authentic connection from performed affection?
6. Phil transformed by memorizing the town's needs and serving others daily. How do small acts of service shape both individuals and communities?

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To provide an enjoyable experience for fellow participants, here are three ground rules during discussion events:

1. Step up and step back. (If you feel that you’ve been talking too much, step back to listen more. If you feel that you’ve been relatively quiet, step up to share your perspective or ask a question)
2. Listen to understand, not to respond.
3. Be open-minded and value differences.

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Let's discuss a podcast by Anders Ericsson, author of the renowned book "Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise". Anders demonstrates that talent is overrated and peak achievement is dependent on a specific type of learning called "deliberate practice", and that your skill in any area is a function of the quantity and quality of “mental representations” you have for that activity. We explore the science of learning and of skill mastery -- how it happens, and how to do it.

Please watch this YouTube video (try 1.25x speed) before joining the discussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiBne5EGBQ8

If more than 8 people join the discussion, we will break out into smaller groups. (max 8 people per group)
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1. Mastery requires focused quality over mere repetition. How can we ensure our daily efforts are intentional enough to foster genuine growth?
2. Effective mentors provide the roadmap for stretching our abilities. How might we better identify the guides who can point out our hidden obstacles?
3. Immediate feedback loops are essential for identifying and correcting technical errors. How can we build systems that provide the rapid insights necessary for our collective improvement?
4. Peak performance often requires unlearning habits that limit our ultimate potential. What fundamental methods could we refine to ensure our foundations support world-class excellence?
5. Growth occurs when we consistently set goals just beyond our current comfort zones. How do we determine the ideal balance between manageable challenge and productive discomfort?
6. Elite performance is sustained through intense concentration followed by restorative rest. How can we better value recovery as a vital component of our highest achievements?

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To provide an enjoyable experience for fellow participants, here are three ground rules during discussion events:

1. Step up and step back. (If you feel that you’ve been talking too much, step back to listen more. If you feel that you’ve been relatively quiet, step up to share your perspective or ask a question)
2. Listen to understand, not to respond.
3. Be open-minded and value differences.