Honor.The.Gift Podcast

EP66 Dr. Benjamin Hardy on why 10X IS EASIER THAN 2X

How is it that 80% of our current lives and focus is actually our past self (security) that stops us from becoming our 10x future self (freedom)?

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I interview Dr. Benjamin Hardy, an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker and best-selling author who focuses on the psychology of exponential growth and transformation, future self science, and entrepreneurship. 

 

We also discuss some of the key lessons from his recent Ben’s NEW book and collaboration with Dan Sullivan titled 10X IS EASIER THAN 2X. 

Two key messages he shared that really stood out to me are:

“If you’re not going for something impossible, then that means you’re operating from the assumptions of your past.” 

“People would rather have a lesser future that they can be sure of than a better future that’s not certain.”  

 

Show Notes:

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker and best-selling author who focuses  on the psychology of exponential growth and transformation, future self science, and entrepreneurship. Ben’s new book, 10X Is Easier Than 2X is now available for purchase at https://10xeasierbook.com.

 

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EDGE OF EXISTENCE

I’ve been fortunate over the years to coach some incredible human beings. People from all walks of life. Brother and sisters on their journey home. 

I am inspired by the mess and eventual triumph one experiences as they navigate their own personal hell. 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share some quick thoughts on the EDGE OF EXISTENCE and how we might navigate the deep waters afforded by true growth.   

For each of us, we travel a road riddled with twists and turns. Choices to lean in or the choice to flee. 

It’s in these moments that the world seems to slow down for just a moment, to allow us to see, to feel, to hear, and to witness a blank page in time.  

It’s in these very moments of confusion, humility, and presence, that we find our edge. Moments that shape us. Moments that transport us to a place we can only muster as a traveler’s gift. 

The EDGE OF EXISTENCE is a sacred space.

Join me for this insightful episode.

CHANGE

Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. brilliantly proclaimed:

 

“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there "is" such a thing as being too late. This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action.”

 

What he knew and exemplified is simply the notion that the time for change is now.

 

There’s never the guarantee of tomorrow.

There’s never an opportunity more viable than the imagined one today.

There’s never a table more perfectly set for the future than the now. 

 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, it's time for a little check in and some deeper conversation around the notion of CHANGE.

 

Over the last twenty years I’ve been fortunate to work with and coach some of the world’s most incredible human beings.

 

I’ve found that each of us seek significance, whether it be internally or externally. We crave an existence of meaning as opposed to non-impact, and we seek truth in times of humility.

 

In our lives we’ll be faced with multiple options for change.

 

You have today; this exact moment, to begin the most brilliant transformation of your life. Will you honor the gift?

 

Join me in the conversation, and if you like it, leave a comment or rating on the show. Share it on social. Pass along what resonated with you so that perhaps it might help someone else. Spread good. Be a part of the change this world is calling for right now. 

YOUR GREATEST WORK

Werner Erhard defined personal power as:

"...a function of the rate at which you translate intention into reality. Most of us disempower ourselves by finding a way to slow, impede, or make more complex than necessary the process of translating intention into reality."

Eventually, there's no escaping the big questions:

What's my best life?

What do I believe in?

Where do I belong?

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, it's time for a little check in and some deeper conversation around the notion of YOUR GREATEST WORK.

When things get messy and the moment seems to call you back to the familiarity of the First Mountain, I hope you’ll find a drive within that helps you recall your north star and gives you the quiet confidence to walk the road towards your Second Mountain. I believe that each one of us will find great meaning and purpose in the gnarled and unfamiliar path that takes you to the beginning of your grand opus.

Join me in the conversation, and if you like it, leave a comment or rating on the show. Share it on social. Pass along what resonated with you so that perhaps it might help someone else. Spread good. Be a part of the change this world is calling for right now. 

CRITICISM AS A JUSTIFICATION

In 1 Corinthians 4:3 Paul reveals his stoic view on the opinions of others, while also sharing some of his recipe for personal progress: “But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.”

It’s clear to me that Paul had little time nor space in his own head for the opinions of others, neither did he entrench himself with self judgment.

It’s often we become soaked in the decoy of criticism and over-evaluation of others and one’s self. Both are most often ego driven.  Certainly the assertion of right to cast a critical evaluation of another, is a clear mark of someone expending effort in avoidance and procrastination of their own personal growth.

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some quick thoughts on REACTIVE VALIDATION and how we as humans beings continue to let our fears manifest themselves in outburst after outburst in an effort to be validated by own scarcely founded reactivity 

It’s your time! Own it. Learn from it. Live it. And, as Paul taught us, give space for it.

Life is meant to be lived in. Smile with the reassurance that our best is all that is expected. 

I hope you'll join me for this episode. 

Travis Anderson on BUILDING CULTURE

I believe the greatest introduction I could make for this week’s guest is simply this…he’s a dear friend. He’s someone who was there as a co-facilitator during one of the most pivotal moments in my life. 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE you’ll meet Travis Anderson.

Travis Anderson is the founder and president of Culture Builders, a global management consulting firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Known for his ability to transform teams, his work with the Denver Broncos (3 years leading up to the Super Bowl), facilitating their path to victory at the 2015 Super Bowl, and his work with several division-1 college sport teams sets him apart from those in the industry. He has consulted for numerous Fortune 500 companies, as well as several fast-rising, multimillion-dollar startup companies.

The focus of our conversation is on BUILDING CULTURE, more particularly, some of the key leadership principles and foundational elements of high performing organizations.

If personal GROWTH continues to knock at your door, and you’re ready to move beyond self optimization to more impactful level of leadership, this is one episode that promises new insight and perspective. 

Join us!

REACTIVE VALIDATION

Bedros Keuilian advised: “Don’t ever make permanent decisions on temporary feelings. The pain of loss, fear, regret, shame, anger, hopelessness and rejection will pass...and when it does...you’ll make the right decision for your life when you’re clear-headed.

How quick are we to assume, react, and then act based on a biased judgement? How often do we take a path of comfort rather than one that challenges our ease? How ready are we to avoid the hard rather than embrace the right?

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some quick thoughts on REACTIVE VALIDATION and how we as humans beings continue to let our fears manifest themselves in outburst after outburst in an effort to be validated by own scarcely founded reactivity 

If your aim is noble and righteous, be faithful and humble enough to be guided in your life. For it’s on this road that you’ll be met with choices and inclinations. Trust the inclination to do good and expand your being.  

There is a metamorphosis available for us all, but it is hidden in the practice of curbing our own agenda during times of fear and doubt. Faith proceeds the miracle. Faith proceeds to change you seek as you learn to let go of the belief that you have to have all of life’s answers right now.

Remember that growth is always a choice.

Join me in this journey we call life!

 

 

Stacy Thomas on WINGIN‘ IT

She’s been in a psychiatric hospital, several agencies, and a global research firm; on both sides of the glass, and both sides of the law. WINGIN’ IT is her life philosophy for life. 

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE you’ll meet Stacy Thomas, a friend , a collaborator, and someone who is impacting the world in a big way.

Stacy is the Founder of President of Good Run Research and Recreation, a global firm specializing in youth and women’s research, and yet she still considers herself an accidental entrepreneur. She’s known for navigating the tricky line between creative and business objectives during communications research, and for being a bit of a madwoman when it comes to innovation. 

The focus of our conversation is WINGIN’ IT, more particularly, the nuances and benefit of just diving in and allowing great things to take place. 

If personal GROWTH continues to knock at your door, and you’re ready to move beyond self awareness to self optimization, this is one episode that promises new insight and perspective. 

Enjoy!

REAL EMOTION

Helen Keller said: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some quick thoughts on the BATTLEFIELD OF CHANGE and how we as humans beings tend to postpone change in an effort to stay in the comfort of our own pain.

REAL EMOTION flows at the surface. It’s raw and unfettered. When it is seen, felt, and experienced first hand, it slows you down in a moment of open and honest reflection of circumstance and your place in it. From both ends of the spectrum it can light a fire. 

I hope that you’ll take the time to be present to the most impressive and earth moving emotions around you. What you’ll find is that they are pure and beautiful and leave no room for judgement, aside from managing your own actions or reactions to them. 

Some times...they might even leave you in a deep place of gratitude.

Join in. 

BATTLEFIELD OF CHANGE

Brendon Burchard said: “If you are tired, sleep. If unclear, meditate. If sore, move. If angry, forgive. If unhappy, love. If bored, give. Common sense is not always common practice and so we suffer.”

Seems clear, yet the internal resistance and justification to steer clear of the obvious, is something we continue to give power.

IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, I’ll share with you some quick thoughts on the BATTLEFIELD OF CHANGE and how we as humans beings tend to postpone change in an effort to stay in the comfort of our own pain.

On the battlefield of personal change, our ego must learn to humbly surrender.

All too often what we want, and see clearly as possibility, quickly finds a seat as second fiddle to a path of least resistance. It’s not surprising that we have the intellect and clarity to see what must be done, as we were each designed as creators with divine growth potential. With that design also comes opposition for choice.

Remember that growth is always a choice.

Until next week my friends, make it a great one, and remember to always...HONOR.THE.GIFT.