About us
Tired of small talk and craving conversations that actually matter?
The Bethesda Growth Mindset Salon is a community for curious minds who want to grow, learn, and connect through meaningful experiences. Each gathering centers on an idea that expands how we think or live, sometimes sparked by a short TED Talk, other times by a shared reflection or group activity.
Our mission is to create a space where curiosity drives connection and every conversation helps us practice the growth mindset: embracing learning, challenge, and change.
If you’re looking for thoughtful people and thought-provoking dialogue, join us. Let’s explore personal growth, one conversation at a time.
Our Ground Rules
- Step up and step back. If you've been talking a lot, step back and listen; if you've been quiet, step up and share your perspective or ask questions.
- Listen to understand, not to respond.
- Respect diverse viewpoints.
All events are free, inclusive, and non-promotional, focused solely on learning and growth.
Upcoming events
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Podcast Discussion: Peak Performance via Deliberate Practice
Panera Bread, 7201 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD, USTo receive future event updates, register on Luma:
https://luma.com/6qii7007Let'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=qiBne5EGBQ8If more than 8 people join the discussion, we will break out into smaller groups. (max 8 people per group)
------------------------------------- Mastery requires focused quality over mere repetition. How can we ensure our daily efforts are intentional enough to foster genuine growth?
- Effective mentors provide the roadmap for stretching our abilities. How might we better identify the guides who can point out our hidden obstacles?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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:
- 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)
- Listen to understand, not to respond.
- Be open-minded and value differences.
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