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Modern WisdomA High Achievers' Guide To Happiness - Dr Benjamin Hardy | Modern Wisdom Podcast 397
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- November 13, 2021
- Duration
- 1h 1m
- Channel
- Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
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... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy The Gap and The Gain - https://amzn.to/309uLLy Check out Ben's website - https://benjaminhardy.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #confidence #highperformance #goals - 00:00 Intro 00:45 Why Are Most High Achievers Unhappy? 11:59 What is the ‘Gap’ Mentality? 18:09 Importance of Being Content with the Present 24:02 How to Measure & Define Success 37:12 Signs That You’re Falling into the ‘Gap’ 47:32 How to Transform Your Trauma into Gains 53:47 Why is ‘Success’ Put on a Pedestal? 1:00:04 Where to Find Ben - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
SPEAKERS
Dr Benjamin Hardy
guestChris Williamson
host
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Dr Benjamin Hardy and Chris Williamson, A High Achievers' Guide To Happiness - Dr Benjamin Hardy | Modern Wisdom Podcast 397 explores Escape The Hedonic Treadmill: Redefining Success For Lasting Happiness Chris Williamson and Dr. Benjamin Hardy explore why so many high achievers are unhappy despite impressive accomplishments, centering on Hardy and Dan Sullivan’s framework of “The Gap and The Gain.”
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