The Greg McKeown Podcast 37. What's Essential: Benjamin Hardy on The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals
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Feb 8, 2021 
In a thought-provoking conversation, Benjamin Hardy, an organizational psychologist and author of "Who Not How," shares powerful insights on mindset shifts for happiness and success. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and confidence as metrics for personal growth. Hardy advocates for focusing on relationships—finding the right 'whos' rather than fixating on 'hows' when pursuing goals. With discussions on redefining success through collaboration, listeners are inspired to adopt a more community-oriented approach to achieve bigger aspirations.
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Hardy's Transformative Year
- Benjamin Hardy's life transformed drastically in 2018.
- He adopted three children, had twins, and published his first book.
The Gap and the Gain
- Dan Sullivan suggests happiness depends on what you measure yourself against.
- Comparing yourself to ideals or others leads to unhappiness, while focusing on personal growth fosters happiness.
Focus on Self-Comparison
- Don't compare yourself to others; compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
- Focus on self-improvement and growth rather than external validation.
