Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

YAPClassic: Benjamin Hardy, Achieve Your Goals in 2024

Jul 19, 2024

Benjamin Hardy, expert on success psychology, discusses 'The Gap and The Gain' concept. Topics include progress vs. ideals, committing to future self, empathy towards past self, and Viktor Frankl's survival tools.

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Benjamin Hardy

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Quick takeaways

Measure progress by focusing on 'The Gain' over 'The Gap'

Connect with your future self to guide present actions and decisions

Set clear goals aligned with your future self to filter choices and foster growth

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Concept of Gap and Gain Thinking by Benjamin Hardy

Benjamin Hardy discusses the concept of 'Gap and Gain' thinking, emphasizing the importance of measuring progress by embracing 'the gain' over focusing on 'the gap'. He shares personal experiences where he initially felt like a failure despite significant achievements. By measuring oneself backward against previous milestones, Hardy highlights the power of recognizing growth and progress. The concept stresses the idea of competing against one's past self rather than unattainable ideals.

Measuring progress: In the gap vs. In the game

01:20

Clarity and Specificity Lead to Profitability

00:37

Holistic View of Time in Psychology

01:06

Striving for Growth Mindset and Vision of Future Self

01:24

Intro

3min

Navigating the Gap and Gain Thinking for Personal Growth

16min

Transition to Online Shopping and Hiring Tools

5min

Empathy and Vision: Shaping Your Past and Future Self

20min

Exploring Different Timeframes for Goal-setting and Personal Growth

5min

Understanding Purpose and Motivation

5min

Finding Purpose in Adversity

6min

Benjamin Hardy felt like a failure when his book didn’t make it to the New York Times bestsellers list, resulting in deep depression. Forced to confront his perceptions of success and failure, he realized he could drive significant positive change by focusing on progress and aligning with his future self. In this episode, Ben introduces the concept of 'The Gap and The Gain' for measuring progress and emphasizes the importance of embracing our future selves.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. A former top writer on Medium, he has written several books, including Be Your Future Self Now.

In this episode, Hala and Benjamin will discuss:

- What it means to be in ‘the gap’ vs. ‘the gain’

- Why focusing on progress is a game-changer

- The difference between ideals and goals

- How to commit to your future self

- Why imagining is a skill

- Viktor Frankl’s tools for survival

- Mr. Beast’s journey toward his future self

- The importance of empathy towards your past self

- How to view the timeline of our future self

- And other topics…

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth. A former top writer on Medium, his blogs were read by over 100 million people. Benjamin published his first major book, Willpower Doesn’t Work while running a 7-figure online training business. He has published additional books, including three co-authored with the legendary entrepreneurial coach Dan Sullivan.

Connect with Benjamin:

Benjamin’s Website: https://benjaminhardy.com/

Benjamin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminhardy/

Benjamin’s Twitter: https://x.com/DrBenjaminHardy

Benjamin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbenjaminhardy/

Benjamin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbenjaminhardy/

Resources Mentioned:

Benjamin’s Book, Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Future-Self-Now-Transformation/dp/1401974015

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X

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