The Jordan Harbinger Show 365: Benjamin Hardy | How to Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs
Jun 16, 2020
Benjamin Hardy, an organizational psychologist and author, shares insights on breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and the fluidity of personality. He warns against rigid personality tests like Myers & Briggs, sharing a personal story about how such a test nearly derailed his marriage. Hardy emphasizes that personality is malleable, reflecting on how past selves show our potential for change. He advocates for reframing trauma and avoiding labels that restrict personal growth, encouraging listeners to actively shape their identities and futures.
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Almost Didn't Get Married
- Benjamin Hardy almost didn't marry his wife because a personality test, the Color Code, labeled him as "white" (passive).
- Her family interpreted this as a sign he wasn't a "real man" and discouraged the marriage.
Temporary Personalities
- Personality test results are temporary, reflecting a specific moment rather than a fixed trait.
- Blood type, unlike personality, remains constant, highlighting a key difference between valid science and personality tests.
Context Matters
- Context significantly influences personality, making test results unreliable across different situations.
- Even a change in test administrator can produce uncorrelated scores, demonstrating the impact of context.
