The Conscious Entrepreneur | Leadership, Self-Awareness & Mindset EP 78: Why 10X Growth Starts Within
Most entrepreneurs assume growth means doing more. More effort. More complexity. More stress. But what if scaling 10X was easier than doubling your efforts?
Alex Raymond digs into the bold idea behind 10X Growth, inspired by 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy. He challenges the trap of incremental thinking and explains why real success comes from eliminating distractions, simplifying decisions, and focusing on what truly moves the needle. If most of your results come from a small fraction of your efforts, what would happen if you let go of everything else?
Alex also explores the psychology of growth, including the concept of “the gap and the gain.” Many entrepreneurs measure success by how far they have left to go instead of recognizing the progress they have already made. Before next week’s conversation with Ben Hardy, Alex shares a preview of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, where Hardy will lead a deep dive into the 10X mindset.
If you’ve been grinding toward growth and feeling stuck, this episode offers a different path. One where doing less leads to far greater results.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 The Inner Game of 10x Growth
03:42 The Trap of Incremental Thinking
04:49 The 80/20 Rule and Eliminating Low-Impact Tasks
08:02 Unique Ability and Zone of Genius
09:04 Delegation and Focusing on High-Impact Activities
12:05 Case Studies and the Cumulative Effect of Focus
14:02 The Mindset Shift for 10x Growth
16:18 The Gap and the Gain Concept
18:05 Living in the Gain vs. Living in the Gap
21:37 Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
24:44 Physical and Mental Signs of Scarcity vs. Abundance
26:04 Summary of Key Themes: 10x vs. 2x
28:01 The Courage to Focus on Unique Ability
29:46 Implementing the Gap and the Gain
30:18 Scarcity vs. Abundance Thinking
31:00 Immediate Action Steps for 10x Thinking
36:38 Final Thoughts on 10x Growth
Links
Connect with Alex Raymond:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/
Website: https://amplifyam.com/
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