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Episodes/Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Scaling.com Founder | The Truth About 10X Goals
September 4, 202559:13

Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Scaling.com Founder | The Truth About 10X Goals

Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Scaling.com Founder | The Truth About 10X Goals

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Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Organizational Psychologist and Best-Selling Author

Dr. Benjamin Hardy discusses the truth about 10x goals, exploring why some companies scale exponentially while others don't. He delves into the psychological principles behind achieving ambitious growth, emphasizing the importance of mindset, belief, and strategic decision-making. The episode covers frameworks for personal transformation and entrepreneurial success, including overcoming fear and applying the 80/20 rule for significant impact.

Books Mentioned

Willpower Doesn’t Work

by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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Personality Isn’t Permanent

by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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10x Is Easier Than 2x

by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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Key Topics

Achieving 10x GrowthPsychology of GoalsEntrepreneurial MindsetPersonal TransformationThe 80/20 Rule

Companies & Organizations

Scaling.com

Company founded by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, focused on helping businesses scale.

Show Notes

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author whose books—including Willpower Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent, and 10x Is Easier Than 2x—have sold over 1 million copies and been translated into 25+ languages. His work on identity, leadership, and exponential growth has been read by more than 100 million people worldwide and featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. Hardy is recognized as one of today’s most influential voices on personal transformation and future-driven success.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Intro

01:31 Why Some Companies 10x, Others Don’t

02:54 The First Question Entrepreneurs Must Ask

05:00 Playing to Stay vs Playing to Win

07:59 Psychology Lessons That Built a Business

10:36 The Science of Scaling

13:20 Are Extreme Goals Worth It?

20:07 How to Truly Believe in Big Goals

27:19 The 80/20 Rule for 10x Growth

31:18 Cutting Out What Holds You Back

37:49 Why Psychology Always Shapes Strategy

39:18 Frameworks for Adopting New Ideas

49:39 Signs It’s Time to Shake Up Your Life

53:20 How Fear Blocks 10x Growth

58:02 The One Lesson for His Kids