This chapter explores the power of affirmations and the importance of affirming what you want rather than what you don't want. It discusses the impact of selective attention and the value of envisioning a future self. The chapter also emphasizes the need to filter life experiences and thoughts to shape one's identity and behavior.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is a organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and parent of six.
Topics discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Tucker Max
2:55 Mentors Into Friends
8:14 Set A Keystone Goal
13:33 Live As Future Self
19:41 Journaling
22:52 Investing In Coaches
26:41 Deep Vs. Shallow
28:51 10X Qualitative
31:38 Finding Peace After Not 10Xing
33:49 Study The Practice
37:30 Ben’s Crazy Car Crash
42:01 Become More Psychologically Flexible
45:04 How Do We Become More Open To Feedback?
50:21 Parenting (Ben’s Biggest Place For Growth)
56:00 Adopted Children Vs. Biological Children
1:01:31 The Role Of God
1:07:01 How Do You Tune Your Instrument?
1:10:04 How Do We Get To Know Ourselves More?
1:16:51 What Are The Things Dr. Hardy Says To Himself?