EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 9 MIN
3900: How To Go From Successful To Very Successful (and why most people can’t do it) by Benjamin Hardy
from Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement · host Justin Malik
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3900: Benjamin Hardy explores why success often leads to stagnation or decline, revealing that the real challenge begins after achievement. To become truly exceptional, you must resist external validation, stay anchored to your purpose, and keep growing from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-go-from-successful-to-very-successful-and-why-most-people-cant-do-it-eab95f82be53 Quotes to ponder: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” "When your motivation shifts from intrinsic to extrinsic, your performance naturally drops over the long-run." “Success is something you attract by the person you become.” Episode references: Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3900: Benjamin Hardy explores why success often leads to stagnation or decline, revealing that the real challenge begins after achievement. To become truly exceptional, you must resist external validation, stay anchored to your purpose, and keep growing from the inside out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-go-from-successful-to-very-successful-and-why-most-people-cant-do-it-eab95f82be53 Quotes to ponder: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” "When your motivation shifts from intrinsic to extrinsic, your performance naturally drops over the long-run." “Success is something you attract by the person you become.” Episode references: Essentialism by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3900: How To Go From Successful To Very Successful (and why most people can’t do it) by Benjamin Hardy
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