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Modern WisdomNov 13, 2021

#397 - Dr Benjamin Hardy - A High Achievers' Guide To Happiness

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Guest: Benjamin Hardy

Notable books mentioned: Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy, The Status Game by Will Storr, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

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Willpower Doesn't Work
Benjamin Hardy

The host discusses the importance of measuring personal progress rather than comparing oneself to others, referencing the book 'Willpower Doesn't W…

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The Status Game
Will Storr

The host mentions 'The Status Game' to highlight the importance of understanding our social comparisons and how they affect our happiness and succe…

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Essentialism
Greg McKeown

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#397 - Dr Benjamin Hardy - A High Achievers' Guide To Happiness mentions Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy, The Status Game by Will Storr, Essentialism by Greg McKeown, and Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Guest: Benjamin Hardy
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Dr Benjamin Hardy is an organisational psychologist and an author. Many high achievers are unhappy because the same motivation which drives exceptional performance often also leads to feelings of insufficiency, jealousy and comparison. So how can driven people reframe their worldview to come from a place of gratitude and happiness, whilst still keeping that competitive edge? Expect to learn how comparing your performance to your potential is a recipe for disaster, why success without happiness is a pointless pursuit, Ben's best triggers for realising when you've fallen into The Gap, how to protect yourself against complacency when feeling happy with your performance and much more...
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Willpower Doesn't Work cover
Willpower Doesn't Work
Benjamin Hardy
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and motivationOften cited around measuring personal progress

“Benjamin Hardy discusses his first book, 'Willpower Doesn't Work', and reflects on the fulfillment of writing it and the feelings of failure when it didn't hit the New York Times bestseller list.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and motivation
Key quote: “i launched my first book willpower doesn't work and this is like the fulfillment of my life”
The host discusses the importance of measuring personal progress rather than comparing oneself to others, referencing the book 'Willpower Doesn't Work' as a pivotal moment in their journey. They emphasize how this mindset shift has allowed them to find intrinsic motivation and avoid the pitfalls of external validation.
ASIN: B07QGBCRJD
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The Status Game cover
The Status Game
Will Storr
Best for high achievers seeking personal fulfillmentOften cited around status and self-actualization

“The podcast mentions Will Storr's new book 'The Status Game', which discusses the ingrained comparisons between individuals and the dominance hierarchy.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: high achievers seeking personal fulfillment
Key quote: “his new book the status game's fucking phenomenal and he talks a lot about just how ingrained are comparisons between us”
The host mentions 'The Status Game' to highlight the importance of understanding our social comparisons and how they affect our happiness and success. The book is presented as a resource for high achievers to learn how to value their own progress rather than relying on external validation.
ASIN: B097TVLKSH
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Essentialism
Greg McKeown
Best for High achievers seeking fulfillmentOften cited around happiness and success

“The conversation references Greg McKeown's book 'Essentialism', discussing the importance of defining what matters to you in order to achieve success.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: High achievers seeking fulfillment
Key quote: “What is the point of achieving all of this success that you're chasing after if you're miserable along the way?”
The host references 'Essentialism' to emphasize the importance of focusing on what truly matters for personal happiness rather than merely chasing status. They argue that true growth comes from seeking fulfillment in the journey rather than just the end goals.
ASIN: B00IWYP5NI
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Tiny Habits
BJ Fogg
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and goal achievement strategiesOften cited around small daily actions

“The excerpt mentions breaking down some tiny habit recipes from BJ Fogg in the book about practicing, emphasizing the importance of measuring oneself backwards.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and goal achievement strategies
Key quote: “But when it comes to the actions on the daily basis, so like big vision, but small steps, you know, it's kind of like tiny habits or atomic habits.”
The host discusses the importance of breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable actions, referencing the concept of 'tiny habits' to illustrate this point. They emphasize that while big visions are motivating, daily commitments should be achievable to maintain momentum and progress.
ASIN: 0358362776
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Who Not How
Benjamin Hardy
Best for Individuals seeking personal development and goal achievementOften cited around personal growth strategies

“The speaker reflects on their past beliefs and mentions applying mental models like 'Who Not How', indicating a shift in their perspective and approach.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal development and goal achievement
Key quote: “I didn't apply, apply a month mental models like who not how, you know, I was making, 10 X or less, you know, 10 X less money than I am now.”
The host mentions 'Who Not How' to emphasize the importance of shifting focus from problems to progress. This book provides insights on how to approach personal goals by leveraging the right people and resources rather than getting stuck in negative thought patterns.
ASIN: B08KYKR23H
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Gap in the Game
Ben Hardy
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of true successOften cited around measuring success

“Ben Hardy mentions his book 'Gap in the Game' and discusses its importance in relation to measuring success.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and understanding of true success
Key quote: “It doesn't matter all of the things I do, if what I really want is something else.”
The host discusses the concept of success and personal fulfillment, referencing 'Gap in the Game' to emphasize the importance of aligning one's achievements with true desires. They argue that external measures of success are meaningless if they do not reflect an individual's genuine aspirations.
ASIN: B09HN6GKNY
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Be Your Future Self Now
Ben Hardy
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and alignment with their true valuesOften cited around personal success and fulfillment

“Ben Hardy talks about his upcoming book 'Be Your Future Self Now' which is set to be released in May next year.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and alignment with their true values
Key quote: “It doesn't matter all of the things I do, if what I really want is something else.”
The host discusses the importance of being true to oneself and how external measures of success can be misleading. They mention Ben Hardy's book 'Be Your Future Self Now' as a resource for those looking to align their ambitions with their true values.
ASIN: B0B2C8XF3M
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10x is Easier Than 2x cover
10x is Easier Than 2x
Dan Sullivan
Best for Individuals seeking personal growth and alignment with their true valuesOften cited around measuring success and fulfillment

“Ben Hardy mentions the next book in the series by Dan Sullivan titled '10x is Easier Than 2x'.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking personal growth and alignment with their true values
Key quote: “Why help someone 10x their income or their podcast or whatever, if they're going to just measure in the gap?”
The host mentions '10x is Easier Than 2x' to emphasize the importance of aligning one's goals with personal values rather than societal measures of success. They argue that achieving greater success is meaningless if one is not true to themselves and remains in a mindset of comparison and inadequacy.
ASIN: B0C2J7P6JQ
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