Summary of Personality Isn't Permanent Book by Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D.
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Have you tried making big changes in your life but feel stuck or discouraged? If yes, then this book is for you. In Personality Isn’t Permanent, psychologist and bestselling author Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D., draws on psychological research to debunk the myth that personality is innate and unchanging. By revealing how we can intentionally create our desired selves and achieve amazing goals, Hardy sets us free from the limiting belief that our “true selves” are yet to be discovered.
This summary will show you the most effective way to intentionally and strategically become the person you intend and choose to be. It will teach you how to reframe traumatic and painful experiences into a fresh narrative supporting your future success. You will learn how to design your current identity based on your desired future self and make decisions here-and-now through your new identity.
“Personality isn’t permanent, it is a choice. Your personality can change in dramatic ways.” ~ Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D.
You, not some personality test, are the sole decider of the outcomes in your life
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Today, almost everybody wants to change one thing or the other about their personality. A recent study discovered that about 90% of people claim to be displeased with certain aspects of their personality, which they hope to improve for the better.
However, despite their desire for a change, people have been brainwashed to believe that change is impossible. They've been led to accept that personality is innate, immutable, and fixed. Some popular schools of psychology will even tell you that your personality is the authentic you. And hence, your main goal in life is to find and take the right personality test in order to adequately discover your “hidden” nature.
You are the narrator of the story of your life. Your past identity or outcomes don't define who you are. ~ Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D.
The truth is, your personality is not fixed, and it's not immutable. There is a plethora of data, especially newly unearthed data, that attests to this. In fact, Benjamin Hardy's main argument in this book is that your “personality” doesn’t matter at all — your personality is not the most significant aspect of who you are.
Your ability to make decisions and stand by those decisions is the most fundamental aspect of your humanity.
You have the power to choose your way — to make decisions about what you want to happen to you, and decide how you respond to what does happen. According to Benjamin Hardy, choosing one’s own way is what makes one human. So if you want your life and your outcomes in life to be within your control, then you must own the power of your own decision-making.
It really doesn't matter what your past was or what some stupid personality test says. All that matters are the choices you make.
You can have anything you truly want in life when you decide who you’ll be and the life you’ll live.
You don’t have to limit yourself by what other people think. You can choose to live your life on your own terms. In the coming chapters, you will discover the science-backed truth about human personalities. You will learn how you can turn your life around by cultivating good habits and making choices that are consistent with your plans for the future.
second key point
Your personality is not something that can be captured by personality tests
One of the biggest myths of personality is that there are different “types” of personality. Benjamin Hardy says there is no such thing as a personality type. There is no scientific evidence to support the notion of personality types, and most of the popular personality tests were actually created by people who had no scientific background.
In this transformative book, a renowned psychologist challenges the widely accepted notion that personality is fixed and unchangeable. Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D., guides readers on a journey to break free from self-limiting beliefs and rewrite their life's story. Drawing on scientific research and personal experiences, he provides practical strategies to cultivate a growth mindset, redefine one's identity, and create a future filled with purpose and fulfillment. Prepare to embark on a profound exploration of personal transformation and discover the power to shape your own destiny.
Who should read Personality Isn't Permanent
Individuals seeking personal growth and transformation in their lives.
Those looking to challenge and overcome self-limiting beliefs and behaviors.
Anyone interested in understanding the malleability of personality and self-improvement.
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