Most entrepreneurs play it safe with their goals, but Dr. Benjamin Hardy makes a bold case: setting “impossible” goals is the fastest way to scale. Is aiming for something that feels out of reach exactly what forces clarity, focus, and exponential growth?

In this episode, Alex Raymond sits down with Dr. Hardy, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author, to discuss the mindset shift behind 10X growth. Why do so many entrepreneurs stay stuck in slow, incremental progress? According to Dr. Hardy, the problem isn’t effort. It’s the way we set goals. Most people aim for what feels achievable, which keeps them trapped in the same patterns. A true 10X goal demands a different way of thinking, working, and making decisions.

The discussion touches on why scaling requires accountability and brutal honesty. Dr. Hardy introduces a game-changing concept called “raising the floor,” eliminating distractions, letting go of tasks that don’t drive results, and narrowing your focus to what truly moves the needle. He also explains why urgency matters. A distant, 10-year goal won’t push you to make bold moves today, but setting a 3-year deadline forces better decisions and a clearer path forward.

Along the way, Dr. Hardy shares examples of entrepreneurs who made massive leaps by shifting their focus. He also previews his upcoming workshop at the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit in Boulder, Colorado, where he’ll break down the science of scaling and help attendees build a strategy for exponential success.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

03:33 Challenges in Scaling for Entrepreneurs

04:05 Systems Dynamics and Business Goals

06:13 Accountability and Economic Models

08:27 Raising the Floor Concept

09:20 Selective Attention and Goal Framing

11:05 Strategy and Eliminating Non-viable Options

12:45 Time as a Strategic Tool

14:52 Future-Driven Decision Making

17:54 Avoiding Distractions and Making Hard Decisions

19:03 Self-Honesty and Ambition to Scale

23:49 Personal Story: Overcoming Sunk Cost Fallacy

26:03 Letting the Future Drive the Present

28:42 Identity and Entrepreneurial Growth

30:13 Practical Steps to Create a Bigger Vision

35:44 Specializing and Focusing on a Niche

41:08 Preview of Conscious Entrepreneur Summit

Links

Connect with Benjamin Hardy:

Website: https://www.benjaminhardy.com/

Connect with Alex Raymond:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/

Website: https://amplifyam.com/

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Most entrepreneurs assume growth means doing more. More effort. More complexity. More stress. But what if scaling 10X was easier than doubling your efforts?

Alex Raymond digs into the bold idea behind 10X Growth, inspired by 10X is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy. He challenges the trap of incremental thinking and explains why real success comes from eliminating distractions, simplifying decisions, and focusing on what truly moves the needle. If most of your results come from a small fraction of your efforts, what would happen if you let go of everything else?

Alex also explores the psychology of growth, including the concept of “the gap and the gain.” Many entrepreneurs measure success by how far they have left to go instead of recognizing the progress they have already made. Before next week’s conversation with Ben Hardy, Alex shares a preview of the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, where Hardy will lead a deep dive into the 10X mindset.

If you’ve been grinding toward growth and feeling stuck, this episode offers a different path. One where doing less leads to far greater results.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

02:00 The Inner Game of 10x Growth

03:42 The Trap of Incremental Thinking

04:49 The 80/20 Rule and Eliminating Low-Impact Tasks

08:02 Unique Ability and Zone of Genius

09:04 Delegation and Focusing on High-Impact Activities

12:05 Case Studies and the Cumulative Effect of Focus

14:02 The Mindset Shift for 10x Growth

16:18 The Gap and the Gain Concept

18:05 Living in the Gain vs. Living in the Gap

21:37 Overcoming Scarcity Mindset

24:44 Physical and Mental Signs of Scarcity vs. Abundance

26:04 Summary of Key Themes: 10x vs. 2x

28:01 The Courage to Focus on Unique Ability

29:46 Implementing the Gap and the Gain

30:18 Scarcity vs. Abundance Thinking

31:00 Immediate Action Steps for 10x Thinking

36:38 Final Thoughts on 10x Growth

Links

Connect with Alex Raymond:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/

Website: https://amplifyam.com/

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Pain and curiosity are two of the greatest forces for growth. Dr. Anna Yusim, a psychiatrist and spiritual teacher, shares how entrepreneurs can use both to tap into intuition, break free from limiting patterns, and build a more fulfilling path.

Her journey from Stanford and Yale-trained psychiatry to a deeper exploration of spirituality and Kabbalah wasn’t planned. It started through unexplainable moments with patients and a dream that shifted everything. In this episode, she challenges the idea that success is purely external, showing how personal growth and self-awareness shape the way entrepreneurs lead, create, and navigate uncertainty.

Are you growing because of past pain, or are you choosing growth before hardship forces your hand? Dr. Yusim breaks down the difference and offers insights on intuition, purpose, and the inner roadblocks that often hold entrepreneurs back. She also explores the importance of community in a world where loneliness is at an all-time high and explains how spirituality—and for some, even psychedelics—can be powerful tools for transformation.

Alex Raymond and Dr. Yusim’s discussion is a reminder that business isn’t just strategy and execution. The inner work matters just as much.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Entrepreneurship

09:07 Embracing Growth: The Spiritual Path of Entrepreneurship

13:13 Challenges in Balancing Professional Success and Personal Relationships

15:06 Exploring Inner Emptiness and Its Impact on Relationships

17:06 Navigating the Human Condition: Addressing Inner Voids and Mindset Shifts

20:48 Transforming Mindset: A Holistic Approach

23:49 Holistic Approaches to Changing Thoughts: Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual

24:38 Shifting Perspectives: Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health in Entrepreneurship

28:56 Finding Purpose and Building Community in Entrepreneurship

33:23 Understanding and Addressing Burnout: A Medical Perspective

36:26 Psychedelics and Mental Health: Exploring Benefits and Spiritual Connections

Links

Connect with Anna Yusim MD:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annayusim/

Website: https://annayusim.com/

Connect with Alex Raymond:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/

Website: https://amplifyam.com/

HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast.

Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm