Secrets of Super Achievers: Learning the 10x Growth Mindset with Dr Benjamin Hardy

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May 8, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, shares insights on adopting a 10x growth mindset to achieve extraordinary results. He emphasizes the difference between a 2x and 10x approach, highlighting how this shift can transform personal growth and time perception. Hardy discusses psychological flexibility, the importance of setting ambitious goals, and actionable strategies to eliminate distractions. He encourages listeners to envision their future selves and to prioritize meaningful pursuits for personal fulfillment.

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2X vs. 10X Mindset

A 2X mindset involves building the future linearly from the past and present, often by doing more of what you already do.
A 10X mindset uses a future vision to shape the present, leading to transformational growth.

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Present Shapes Past

Your present shapes the meaning of your past, not the other way around, which is crucial for healing trauma.
Continuously transform your past by reframing its meaning from your current perspective.

ANECDOTE

Reframing Past Events

Benjamin Hardy reframes his parents' divorce and his father's drug addiction by choosing how that story shapes him.
He uses present actions, like apologizing to his son after reacting poorly, to reshape past events positively.

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