On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by organizational psychologist and author Benjamin Hardy, PhD to discuss such matters and more as they explore why your personality and self-identity is an ever-changing thing that you have the control to reshape and reform. They discuss why most of us are trapped in our personalities, how your personality is always changing, how trauma shapes us, how to move forward in life, why your past never defines your future, the power of reframing your past and future, why pain tolerance is key to growth, how to become cognitively flexible, and how pressure creates traction to move forward in life. SHOW NOTES:Personality | Benjamin shares why the conversation needs to shift on personalities. [0:12]Trapped | Benjamin reveals why we get trapped in the identities we’ve created. [1:30]Change | Benjamin reveals why your personality will change no matter what in life. [3:33]Trauma | Benjamin discusses how we hold onto and interact with our trauma. [8:09]Healing | Benjamin discusses how he healed from trauma and mended his relationships. [11:23]Moving Forward | Benjamin reveals how we can move beyond our own trauma. [13:22]Giving Up | Benjamin discusses why you shouldn’t give up on your idea of your future. [17:03]Your Past | Benjamin discusses why your past never defines your future. [17:55]Reframe | Benjamin reveals why you must reframe both your past and your future. [22:26]Future | Benjamin discusses how to craft a beautiful vision for your future. [25:28]Next Steps | Benjamin discusses the power of journaling and thinking ahead. [29:07]Self-Expansion | Benjamin discusses how our environment influences our visions. [30:49]Pushing Through | Benjamin reveals why pain tolerance is key to growth. [34:51]Flexibility | Benjamin discusses the power of being cognitively flexible. [38:51]Commitment | Benjamin shares how you should redefine commitment. [39:45]Pressure | Benjamin shares how pressure creates traction to move forward in life. [41:26]Acceptance | Benjamin discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. [44:50]Connect | Benjamin shares how you can connect and continue to follow him. [45:50] FOLLOW BENJAMIN:Twitter: twitter.com/benjaminphardyFacebook: facebook.com/benjamin.hardy.18Instagram: instagram.com/benjamin_hardy_phdCheck out our SponsorsTeachable: teachable.com/impactJoovv: Get an exclusive discount on your first order at Joovv.com/impact and use code IMPACTBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription.Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium when you sign up using your desktop or laptop computer by visiting grammarly.com/TOMAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices