Dr. Benjamin Hardy: The Mindset Shift That Stops You From Feeling Like a Failure | Mental Wealth Series | E4
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the New York Times bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Dr. Benjamin shares how the “Gap” and “Gain” framework and future-self thinking can help entrepreneurs measure progress in a healthier, more fulfilling way.
In this episode, Hala and Dr. Benjamin will discuss:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:00) Dr. Benjamin’s Low Point After a Major Milestone
- (07:04) The Difference Between Ideals and Goals
- (12:25) How to Practice Gain Thinking Daily
- (14:34) Becoming Your Future Self Now
- (26:23) How Future Identity Drives Behavior
- (35:34) MrBeast’s Future Self Video Strategy
- (43:18) Setting Timelines for Future Goals
- (47:08) Approaching Goals With Purpose
- (52:07) Viktor Frankl Story: Why Hope Fuels Survival
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on the psychology of exponential growth, personal transformation, and future-self science. His book The Gap and the Gain teaches high achievers how to build happiness and a healthier mindset by measuring success based on how far they have come, not how far they still have to go.
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Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15.
Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility atIndeed.com/profiting
Shopify - Start your $1/month trial atShopify.com/profiting.
Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go toquo.com/profiting
Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting
ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING
Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting
Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.
Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Website: benjaminhardy.com
Dr. Benjamin's Book, Be Your Future Self Now: bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf
Dr. Benjamin's Book, The Gap and the Gain: bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain
Dr. Benjamin's Book, Willpower Doesn't Work: bit.ly/BH-Willpower
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: bit.ly/S4Meaning
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: bit.ly/BB-AOTH
Mental Wealth Series E1: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1
Mental Wealth Series E2: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2
Mental Wealth Series E3: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3
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<p>When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the <em>Mental Wealth Series</em>, Dr. Benjamin shares how the “Gap” and “Gain” framework and future-self thinking can help entrepreneurs measure progress in a healthier, more fulfilling way.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, Hala and Dr. Benjamin will discuss: </strong></p> <p>(00:00) Introduction</p> <p>(02:00) Dr. Benjamin’s Low Point After a Major Milestone</p> <p>(07:04) The Difference Between Ideals and Goals</p> <p>(12:25) How to Practice Gain Thinking Daily</p> <p>(14:34) Becoming Your Future Self Now</p> <p>(26:23) How Future Identity Drives Behavior</p> <p>(35:34) MrBeast’s Future Self Video Strategy</p> <p>(43:18) Setting Timelines for Future Goals</p> <p>(47:08) Approaching Goals With Purpose </p> <p>(52:07) Viktor Frankl Story: Why Hope Fuels Survival</p> <p><strong>Dr. Benjamin Hardy</strong> is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on the psychology of exponential growth, personal transformation, and future-self science. His book <em>The Gap and the Gain</em> teaches high achievers how to build happiness and a healthier mindset by measuring success based on how far they have come, not how far they still have to go. </p> <p><strong>Sponsored By:</strong></p> <p><strong>Huel</strong> - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at <a href="http://huel.com/yap15"><u>huel.com/yap15</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Indeed</strong> - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at<a href="http://indeed.com/profiting"> Indeed.com/profiting</a></p> <p><strong>Shopify</strong> - Start your $1/month trial at<a href="http://shopify.com/profiting"> Shopify.com/profiting</a>.</p> <p><strong>Quo</strong> - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to<a href="http://quo.com/profiting"> quo.com/profiting</a></p> <p><strong>Fabric - </strong>Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at <a href="http://meetfabric.com/profiting"><u>meetfabric.com/profiting</u></a> </p> <p><strong>ZocDoc -</strong> Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at <a href="http://zocdoc.com/PROFITING"><u>Zocdoc.com/PROFITING</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Blinkist - </strong>Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at <a href="http://blinkist.com/profiting"><u>blinkist.com/profiting</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Remitly - </strong>Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit <a href="http://remitly.com"><u>remitly.com</u></a> to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.</p> <p><strong>Prolon -</strong> Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to <a href="http://prolonlife.com/PROFITING"><u>ProlonLife.com/PROFITING</u></a> for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p>Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Website: <a href="http://benjaminhardy.com"><u>benjaminhardy.com</u></a></p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>Be Your Future Self Now</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf"><u>bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf</u></a> </p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>The Gap and the Gain</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain"><u>bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain</u></a> </p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>Willpower Doesn't Work</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/BH-Willpower"><u>bit.ly/BH-Willpower</u></a> </p> <p><em>Man's Search for Meaning</em> by Viktor Frankl: <a href="https://bit.ly/S4Meaning"><u>bit.ly/S4Meaning</u></a> </p> <p><em>Atlas of the Heart</em> by Brené Brown: <a href="https://bit.ly/BB-AOTH"><u>bit.ly/BB-AOTH</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E1: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E2: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E3: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3</u></a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Active Deals</strong> -<a href="http://youngandprofiting.com/deals"> <u>youngandprofiting.com/deals</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Key YAP Links</strong></p> <p>Reviews -<a href="http://ratethispodcast.com/yap"> <u>ratethispodcast.com/yap</u></a></p> <p>YouTube -<a href="http://youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting"> <u>youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting</u></a></p> <p>Newsletter - <a href="http://youngandprofiting.co/newsletter"><u>youngandprofiting.co/newsletter</u></a> </p> <p>LinkedIn -<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/htaha/"> <u>linkedin.com/in/htaha/</u></a></p> <p>Instagram -<a href="http://instagram.com/yapwithhala/"> <u>instagram.com/yapwithhala/</u></a></p> <p>Social + Podcast Services:<a href="http://www.yapmedia.com"> <u>yapmedia.com</u></a></p> <p>Transcripts -<a href="http://youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new"> <u>youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new</u></a> </p> <p>Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. 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When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the New York Times bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Dr. Benjamin shares how the “Gap” and “Gain” framework and future-self thinking can help entrepreneurs measure progress in a healthier, more fulfilling way.
In this episode, Hala and Dr. Benjamin will discuss:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (02:00) Dr. Benjamin’s Low Point After a Major Milestone
- (07:04) The Difference Between Ideals and Goals
- (12:25) How to Practice Gain Thinking Daily
- (14:34) Becoming Your Future Self Now
- (26:23) How Future Identity Drives Behavior
- (35:34) MrBeast’s Future Self Video Strategy
- (43:18) Setting Timelines for Future Goals
- (47:08) Approaching Goals With Purpose
- (52:07) Viktor Frankl Story: Why Hope Fuels Survival
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on the psychology of exponential growth, personal transformation, and future-self science. His book The Gap and the Gain teaches high achievers how to build happiness and a healthier mindset by measuring success based on how far they have come, not how far they still have to go.
Sponsored By:
Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15.
Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility atIndeed.com/profiting
Shopify - Start your $1/month trial atShopify.com/profiting.
Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go toquo.com/profiting
Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting
ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING
Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting
Remitly - Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit remitly.com to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.
Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program.
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Website: benjaminhardy.com
Dr. Benjamin's Book, Be Your Future Self Now: bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf
Dr. Benjamin's Book, The Gap and the Gain: bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain
Dr. Benjamin's Book, Willpower Doesn't Work: bit.ly/BH-Willpower
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: bit.ly/S4Meaning
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: bit.ly/BB-AOTH
Mental Wealth Series E1: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1
Mental Wealth Series E2: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2
Mental Wealth Series E3: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3
Active Deals -youngandprofiting.com/deals
Key YAP Links
Reviews -ratethispodcast.com/yap
YouTube -youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting
Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter
LinkedIn -linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Instagram -instagram.com/yapwithhala/
Social + Podcast Services:yapmedia.com
Transcripts -youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet
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<p>When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the <em>Mental Wealth Series</em>, Dr. Benjamin shares how the “Gap” and “Gain” framework and future-self thinking can help entrepreneurs measure progress in a healthier, more fulfilling way.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, Hala and Dr. Benjamin will discuss: </strong></p> <p>(00:00) Introduction</p> <p>(02:00) Dr. Benjamin’s Low Point After a Major Milestone</p> <p>(07:04) The Difference Between Ideals and Goals</p> <p>(12:25) How to Practice Gain Thinking Daily</p> <p>(14:34) Becoming Your Future Self Now</p> <p>(26:23) How Future Identity Drives Behavior</p> <p>(35:34) MrBeast’s Future Self Video Strategy</p> <p>(43:18) Setting Timelines for Future Goals</p> <p>(47:08) Approaching Goals With Purpose </p> <p>(52:07) Viktor Frankl Story: Why Hope Fuels Survival</p> <p><strong>Dr. Benjamin Hardy</strong> is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on the psychology of exponential growth, personal transformation, and future-self science. His book <em>The Gap and the Gain</em> teaches high achievers how to build happiness and a healthier mindset by measuring success based on how far they have come, not how far they still have to go. </p> <p><strong>Sponsored By:</strong></p> <p><strong>Huel</strong> - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at <a href="http://huel.com/yap15"><u>huel.com/yap15</u></a>.</p> <p><strong>Indeed</strong> - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at<a href="http://indeed.com/profiting"> Indeed.com/profiting</a></p> <p><strong>Shopify</strong> - Start your $1/month trial at<a href="http://shopify.com/profiting"> Shopify.com/profiting</a>.</p> <p><strong>Quo</strong> - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to<a href="http://quo.com/profiting"> quo.com/profiting</a></p> <p><strong>Fabric - </strong>Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at <a href="http://meetfabric.com/profiting"><u>meetfabric.com/profiting</u></a> </p> <p><strong>ZocDoc -</strong> Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at <a href="http://zocdoc.com/PROFITING"><u>Zocdoc.com/PROFITING</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Blinkist - </strong>Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at <a href="http://blinkist.com/profiting"><u>blinkist.com/profiting</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Remitly - </strong>Transfer money internationally across 100+ currencies with no hidden fees. Download the Remitly app or visit <a href="http://remitly.com"><u>remitly.com</u></a> to get started. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.</p> <p><strong>Prolon -</strong> Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to <a href="http://prolonlife.com/PROFITING"><u>ProlonLife.com/PROFITING</u></a> for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p>Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Website: <a href="http://benjaminhardy.com"><u>benjaminhardy.com</u></a></p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>Be Your Future Self Now</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf"><u>bit.ly/BH-FutureSelf</u></a> </p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>The Gap and the Gain</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain"><u>bit.ly/TheGapandtheGain</u></a> </p> <p>Dr. Benjamin's Book, <em>Willpower Doesn't Work</em>: <a href="https://bit.ly/BH-Willpower"><u>bit.ly/BH-Willpower</u></a> </p> <p><em>Man's Search for Meaning</em> by Viktor Frankl: <a href="https://bit.ly/S4Meaning"><u>bit.ly/S4Meaning</u></a> </p> <p><em>Atlas of the Heart</em> by Brené Brown: <a href="https://bit.ly/BB-AOTH"><u>bit.ly/BB-AOTH</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E1: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E2: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E2</u></a> </p> <p>Mental Wealth Series E3: <a href="https://youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3"><u>youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E3</u></a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Active Deals</strong> -<a href="http://youngandprofiting.com/deals"> <u>youngandprofiting.com/deals</u></a> </p> <p><strong>Key YAP Links</strong></p> <p>Reviews -<a href="http://ratethispodcast.com/yap"> <u>ratethispodcast.com/yap</u></a></p> <p>YouTube -<a href="http://youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting"> <u>youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting</u></a></p> <p>Newsletter - <a href="http://youngandprofiting.co/newsletter"><u>youngandprofiting.co/newsletter</u></a> </p> <p>LinkedIn -<a href="http://linkedin.com/in/htaha/"> <u>linkedin.com/in/htaha/</u></a></p> <p>Instagram -<a href="http://instagram.com/yapwithhala/"> <u>instagram.com/yapwithhala/</u></a></p> <p>Social + Podcast Services:<a href="http://www.yapmedia.com"> <u>yapmedia.com</u></a></p> <p>Transcripts -<a href="http://youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new"> <u>youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new</u></a> </p> <p>Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. 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