Benjamin Hardy is a PhD candidate in organizational psychology at Clemson University, and a father of three. He currently lives in Clemson, South Carolina. His work focuses on organizational psychology and parenting.
Drawing on extensive psychological research, Dr. Benjamin Hardy presents a science-based framework for achieving transformational goals. He critiques popular methods like SMART goals, arguing they lead to mediocrity. Instead, he shares effective strategies that have empowered thousands across various organizations, from startups to large corporations, to realize extraordinary growth. Readers will discover actionable insights and profound frameworks that challenge conventional thinking and unlock potential previously deemed unattainable.
Discover how to become the best version of you and develop healthy habits,
find inspiring new perspectives and live a motivated, joy-filled life In this
highly practical book, Dr Hardy shows that when you look at your life through
the lens of your Future Self you will learn how to create the incredible,
beautiful life you want.
Challenging common misconceptions about personality, a psychologist and bestselling author presents innovative strategies for personal growth. By debunking these myths, he encourages readers to embrace change and transformation, empowering them to learn and develop beyond their perceived limitations. The book offers a fresh perspective on how personality is not fixed, but rather a dynamic aspect that can be reshaped through intentional effort.
If you have ever taken a test to identify your "personality type", like the Myers-Briggs or Enneagram, you might be surprised to learn that such tests are not only unscientific, but are holding you back. The truth is, there's no such thing as a personality "type", or a "real you" that can only be unearthed through some process of self-discovery. Instead, your personality is something you can intentionally choose and create. Rather than being defined by the past and trapped in unresolved traumas, you can build your identity and internal narrative to serve the future you desire. In Personality Isn't Permanent, Dr. Hardy draws on psychological research to demolish the popular misconception that personality-a person's consistent attitudes and behaviors-is innate and unchanging. He offers practical, motivational advice to help you cultivate the traits and achieve the goals you always dreamed of. In Personality Isn't Permanent, you'll learn: · Why you should never be the "former anything". Defining yourself by your past successes can be just as damaging to your potential to grow as being haunted by past failures. · How to flip the script on negative memories and view them as something that happened for you, not to you. · How to design a desired vision of your "future self," and make decisions based on what "they" would want. · How to tap into what psychologists' call "pull motivation" by narrowing your focus on a single, definable, and compelling outcome. · Why you should consistently put yourself in new situations that can initially be emotionally uncomfortable. · Why you should measure your progress by how much you've grown, rather than what you lack
