"How you do anything is how you do everything." - a little gem almost hidden in the talk

You become what you think about! Most powerful thing I’ve learned when I was homeless at the age of 11! I then became the first division 1 football player ever out of my school, graduated on a full scholarship , and now own a gym in Westchester New York!

"100% commitment is easier than 98% commitment" I'm really relate to this because I always feel guilty every single time to do it. I COMMIT TO QUIT DRINKING 100%.

100% commitment is easier than 98% commitment. What a powerful message!

TED clearly weren't 100% committed to blurring the t-shirt

“A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its same dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes

Honesty, TED blurring out his shirt was the best advertising he could have hoped for... made us all a lot more curious trying to figure out what it said then I even googled it and ended up finding his course. If it been a clear shirt without blurring I would have NEVER noticed and definitely wouldn’t have stumbled onto his website. Too funny.

I've known Benjamin since he was born and - he's an epic human. He puts his money where his mouth is and practices what he preaches in every way. And he studies and researches relentlessly because he wants to help people realize their potential. I admit I am a little biased but it's well deserved in this case.

Better than reading 100 self-help books. Decision fatigue is something I've unknowingly struggled with for many years. Now I have a name and a solution for it. Thank you, Ben.

Best Ted Talk ever, Bar none. I'm going to be great at my new job, and I'm going to stop doing drugs forever and be a good father. I'm going to watch this video every morning and night until I become the person I want to be

"100 % is easier than 98%." - Wow, beautiful quote.

“Your input shapes your outlook and your outlook shapes your behavior”

1. Think ahead: Envision yourself how you want to be and commit to that vision. How you see yourself is how you act. Behave according to the circumstances you hope to have. 2. Be 100 percent committed to your goal. This eliminates mental fatigue you go through when u have to make a decision.

Patience, perseverance, and persistence are coming to win your goals. Yes to you who is reading this. Good things are coming your way, my friend. Sending you good vibes. Now go and visualise

"The nature of addiction is that you can't stop thinking about it" - Wow, I've never thought to classify it that way. That makes a huge difference!

"what would happen if i did this for the rest of my life?" this is such a brilliant question to put out there.

Once I made a decision, I never thought about it again - Such a powerful quote

Have always loved that Oliver Wendell Holmes quote: "The mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to it's former dimensions."

Mental tug-of-war: been struggling with that my whole life, why did I choose to commit 98% when I can commit 100%? Life-changing ted-talk! Thank you so much.

This echos several different stages in my life: in my early 20s when I realized I had to stop defining myself through the lens of my family (and stop blaming them for who I was) and become who I wanted to be; in my late 30s when I committed 100% to restarting my education after years of thinking it was too late for me, then getting my BS and MS degrees within 8 years while working full-time; and again at 50 when, in the space of 1 year, I lost my husband of 21 years, moved interstate to take a new job, then was made redundant / laid-off and lost both my car and my house but knew that I was able to pick my self up and start over again. Making the decision is everything.

I have watched a lot of Ted talks and this one really gave me a "eureka" moment with what he said about the identity thing. If you imagine yourself as the person you want to be then your behaviours change to align with the person you want to be. I have tried changing behaviours before and failed because I hadn't first changed my identity, the way I saw myself. With this knowledge from this talk I now have that chance to become who I want to. Thank you Benjamin. God bless you.

This guy is the real deal... One of the best talks I’ve watched...

SUMMARY: 🌟#1 SELF IMAGE Self image How you see yourself. How you see yourself determines how you act. See yourself, not from your current circumstances, but from the circumstances you hope you have Listen over and over again to a different Output and RE-wire your belief system through REPETITION Your input changes your output. Your outlook changes how you act Listen to things that train you to see yourself differently Bold behavior --> peak experience --> Identity Shift 🌟(4.22) #2 SPEND MONEY ON YOUR GOALS Invest money in your FUTURE identity, not your current one. Tell a story based on the FUTURE, not on the past. Explain yourself based on who you are going to be and where you're going, NOT on who you were, and why you are the way you are. 🌟 #3 THE POINT OF NO RETURN (4.25) Study of Wannabe Entrepreneurs vs Actual Successful Entrepreneurs "Have you ever had a point of no return experience?" A moment where you can't go back to who you were, and you are forced to move forward and shift into a new identity. "A mind stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions" No longer be the person you formerly were. Be the person you want to be, NOW. Because of this identity shift, in 18 months, Tom lost 175 lbs started a successful company, changed his whole life 🌟#4 (7.57) WHY FAD DIETS, 30 DAY DIETS DON'T WORK Changing your behavior has to start with FIRST a changing your identity. When your identity is in CONFLICT with your goals, it does not work. "How you do anything is how you do everything" 🌟#5 100% COMMITMENT IS EASIER THAN 98 % COMMITMENT (8.34) Story of Elco from Amsterdam Struggled with his weight his entire life Always had a story in his head that he will always struggle with his weight and self-destructive behavior He struggled to sleep One night he had a thought come to him: "What would happen if I went back to nature and eat clean?" Then a second thought came to him: "What would happen if I did this for the rest of my life?" From that moment, he saw what was possible. "100% commitment is easier than 98% commitment." If you are only 98% committed, you haven't really made a decision. 🌟#6 DECISION FATIGUE (10.55) When you haven't made a decision, you're not actually clear on what you're going to do. This leads to a tug of war in your mind, when the moment comes and you have to make a decision. This is called DECISION FATIGUE, otherwise known as Willpower You haven't made a choice, and you're not actually sure what you're going to do. Because you're unsure, the situation wins over you. And Social Psychology states that people are the byproduct of their situation. "Once I made a decision, I never thought about it again" - Micheal Jordan Once you make a decision, you have to cut off all alternative options 🌟#7 ASK THIS QUESTION for a PERMANENT SHIFT (12.04) Shift your idenity by asking the question: "What would happen if I did this for the rest of my life?" Not just for 30 days.. Not just for 1 year... But for the rest of my life? "Why would you do something for only for a year? WHat would happen a year from now? What if you just made the decision and no longer have to play a mebtal tug of war for the rest of your life? 🌟#8 WHY WILLPOWER DOESN'T WORK (13.21) An example with the alarm clock. When you haven't made a DECISION that you'll wake up at a certain time, when the alarm goes off you're not really sure what you're going to do. And since the situation always wins if you haven't made the decision, so you'll probably hit the snooze button. Write a list of PROS and CONS "What would happen if I did this for the rest of my life? The biggest PRO is that once you make this decision, you would never have to think about it again. When you WILLPOWER your way through a goal, or set short goals, you are never actually able to let go of the thing you really want to let go of. Once you're able to make a decision on who you want to be for the rest of your life. and once you make that shift by giving it 100% and putting off all other options You will be FREE, and be aligned with who you really want to be, and start doing things you've been putting off for years. 🌟#8 CONFIDENCE Confidence is the byproduct of prior performance Once you start acting confidently and Powerfully, you develop confidence. Confidence than allows you to develop imagination, see a bigger future, and believe in yourself Confidence allows you to be courageous 🌟#9 REFLECT IN YOUR OWN LIFE "What are some of the things YOU have been resisting? What are some of the things YOU have been thinking of doing... that has been on your mind for a long time. You can't do it through willpower. You have to do it through making the Shift to becoming who you want to be.

“Input shapes your outlook and your outlook shapes your behavior.” This is the best advice!

This talk was the simplest but I can already tell this will enhance my way of life. Will repeat this talk daily until I tinker with my vision no more. Had to pause this video like 20 times, fixing my ideas and coming up with others while also cementing habits I’d like to have implemented continuously until the day of my death. Let’s go!!!!!

Amazing how you find these things right when you need them. I grieved for my former self because I knew that person had to go away in order for me to grow. Two months later im 55 lbs lighter with no signs of stopping or slowing down after fully committing to ketogenic one meal per day eating. Moving towards my new self daily. What a powerful message. Pass it on. It can be done. It is possible if you decide to move towards it with conscious fidelity.

I liked your talk. I grew up in small town. As a result everyone was familiar with me and my family, which was very "ordinary". After my teen years I felt defined by my background and the people who knew me. So, I moved away, far away and redefined myself. I presented myself as who I wanted to be and set ambitious goals for life and achieved them. Looking back, I know now that one's life success or failure can be strongly influenced by those around you, just because they have low expectations of you.

The info here is life changing... And everyone who is distracted by the t-shirt should commit 100% to focus!!!

This is definitely one of the best talks I've heard.

8.12 'Changing your behaviour has to be first a shift in identity.'

This video actually inspired me a lot, I took notes, so I don't forget anything. I just made a decision that i am going to clean the room I currently share with my sibling everyday for the rest of my life. (until i move out, then it will switch to my own future room) I know some people already do this, but I always procrastinate and I gotta start somewhere. Everyone starts somewhere. Hopefully waking up to a clean room everyday will make me feel a little better in the morning so I won't dread over having to clean it later. My goal is to be a self made millionaire. I am currently 15, turning 16 next month -Meadow Scott, 6/10/22 6:22 PM

By far one of the best TedTalks ever!

1:35 “How you see yourself is how you act.” 2:28 change your input so you change your output. 3:08 Dress for the job you want, not the one you got. 3:58 Talk less of who I am and was and talk about who you’re gonna be. 5:14 What made a point of no return, a point of no return? Answer was he invested in a position he had to move forward. There was an Identity shift. 9:55 Imagine what is possible and commit. 10:22 “100% is easier then 98% committed.” You are sure, there is no doubt. Get rid of decision fatigue. Stop questioning who you’re gonna be, SEE THEM AND BE THEM.

This man looks so bright. I'd love a chat with him, he seems so genuine too

One of the best Ted Talks on self perception & self improvement I’ve heard. “Once I make a decision I never think about it again” Micheal Jordon. Very powerful !!

The speech by stephen and him would change many lives

I've heard quite a few TED and TEDx talks. This one may have changed my life!

How do I get a shirt that automatically blurs like that?

If I had watched this about 14 months ago, I would not have understood how powerful this speech is.

What I learnt from this powerful talk: 1- If you want to make a life changing decision(e.g change of habits), go all in and don't make a decision that would end up making you change your mind to choose another alternative. 2- Like the Speaker's friend(Tom), when you want change in your life,accept and embrace the vision(his friend buying suits of smaller sizes even when he's overweight because he realized the suit was a constant reminder) 3- When making a serious or life changing decision, ask yourself "what would happen if i did this for the rest of my life?"

Well done, Ben! You're always pushing us to rise to our best self being!

Who else directly came to the comment section to find out about the blurred logo in his T-shirt???

I was lucky enough to be able to attend a lot of these kinds of events and they really helped with my goals!!! Very motivational and inspiring!!!

This is the best TEDX I have listened too to date! I am forever grateful and forever changed!

It's definitely one the best TED talks I ever watched. Very inspiring.

Brilliant talk. He's so articulate. So many gems. I was writing notes furiously!

Very inspiring talk. I can see the value in re-framing one's mind to extend themselves beyond their capacity.

TED: we should blur his shirt TED: only 30% of the time...

From now on I'm gonna live by the principals in this video, I gonna be the best version of my self and I'm not gonna stop until I achieve my goals. 100%

One of my favorites I come back to every couple years. So moving and motivating, thank you so much Ben.

I recently heard someone talk about aligning your goals and values, and that if they are not in sync (e.g. if my goal is to be a successful entrepreneur, but what I value is having 4 hours a day to play video games), then you will have frustration, procrastination, and lack the ability to reach your goals. If instead my goals are in sync with my values (what I would argue are part of my "identity") then I will be able to make progress towards the goals. So I love what Ben is saying here about saying "I am..." and identifying myself as someone whose values are in alignment with my stated goals.

Great one on 100 % commitment and how much power it has! Love his storytelling

Excellent TEDx!! I changed my personal identity tremendously, however a couple of vices have been holding me back. 100% commitment means making the decision never to have to deal with those issues again!😃⭐️☮️💚

Ben, you ALWAYS over deliver! I am truly inspired by this topic! It is so true that our identity can either help, or hinder us! I am working on becoming the best version of myself, and I recommit to the shift every single day. I don't have the 100% mastered, but I am not ever going to give up!! My future self is waiting, and counting on me to DECIDE and to keep deciding!! Thank you for being YOU and thank you for caring so much about 'us' all reaching our greatest potential!! xoxo

WOWOW I’m a teacher in these miserable times and I am trying to fix everything and be perfect and I NEEDED this!!

This is so powerful. Thank you for sharing in such a direct and straight forward method that everyone could understand easily. When in doubts, speeches like these make me feel empowered.

This was one of the best TedTalks I’ve heard! This got me really thinking of accomplishing my one year business goal and give it 100% in stead of 98%!

One of the best ted talk I've ever heard.

I just love Benjamin Hardy! His articles touch me like no other motivational speaker.

I'm getting older and I've discovered this over time but the speakers description and explanation helped to crystalize this for me. I used to agonize over decisions and 2nd guess myself, I no longer do that.

I really like this guy! His example stories of Tom Hartman, Elko, etc.... resonated with me. Great Ted Talk Sir.✅

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is a brilliant man! 🥳 I recommend his channel to anyone who is into self- development!!! He's inspiring, succinct, and speaks with great clarity! 👍 😇😍

One of the most powerful ted talks I've ever seen! I have been hesitating about to start my weight-loss jorney for 3 years. And I never used to have obesity, but my mind was bogged into the idea that "i am not enought" which led to gaining weight. Now I truly started to change myself and this video with simple but crutial ideas gives me more energy towards reaching my goals. Mind-changing story has started! Thank you :)

I would LOVE for TEDX to FINALLY start showing clearly us the slides in these videos!!!

Yes to 100% and getting rid of decision fatigue!

I was thinking about “Why Willpower Doesn’t Work,” and how much this talk also resonates true... then I read the transcript below and put two and two together. Thinking about the changes you made in your lives w adopting children and everything. Bless you and thank God for leading me here today. To those who question me about the above statement, let’s just say that I’m aware of Analytics and have a background in Biology and Psychology - Basically, I’m a very skeptical and questioning, open minded, rational person, but somehow I “know.” This is where faith doesn’t quite make sense but can ring more true than some of the truest proofs.

Very good, "How you do anything is how you do everything."

Loved this could relate big time...thank you! Everything starts with a thought in the mind and flows forth xx

Literally the best talk I've ever heard on TED. Simple but resonates so much man.

The best advice I received from this man is :- Once you make the decesion you no longer have to think about it again *No return experience*

“Only the disciplined ones in life are free.” Eliud Kipchoge

"100% commitment is easier than 98% commitment" - less mental tug and war (decision fatigue) - you haven't made a choice and bc you havent made a choice, the situation wins.

I've just googled Accelerated Momentum Program... probably I would have never do that if it wasn't for that blur on t-shirt HAHA! well played TEDx!

Lots of gold here, Ben. Thank you.

I enjoy TEDx talks and I've been shutting them off half way through lately; however, because of the message and giving credit to so many people, I chose to listen til the end. Excellent job presenting 100% change as a solution to improved circumstances. 👏

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Hardy never fails to motivate! He inspires you to be better, he makes improving seem within reach. Although I have to work on that snooze button thing.

This talk may well have just changed my life...

One of the best Ted-Talks I have ever heard. Thank you!

what an incredible talk right here! i´ve just heard what i needed to hear a long time ago, thanks so much!

@ 7:31 the shirt wasn't blurred...it was very satisfying..

Quote at 6:45 about the mind being stretched by a new experience reminds me of an inside joke/quote with a friend. "Once you're a pickle, you can't ever be a cucumber again."

Excellent Talk ~ I lost 220 facing my rebellion and lies. FA helped me in NYC. I feel great and yes! My life is so much better. TY ☺

One of the most motivational TED talk I’ve seen Thank you !

Loved this Benjamin, thank you so much for this 🙏🏻

This is the talk I NEEDED to hear.

This TED Talk was a great help to me. It inspired me to run my 1st marathon and make more bold decisions in my life. Thank you Mr. Hardy.

Thank you! This talk gave me new perspectives and I have learned some new terms. Thank you Benjamin!

Great fighting approach 👍, positive dreams of future definitely keeps people motivated. Another way is to develop stature by being self ethical and rational; avoiding temptation, panicking, arrogance. If you know you are courageous rational person who doesn't accept injustice and also doesn't harm others or take advantage of them, down to earth creative person, then you can develop great stature. This can lead to easy obvious decision making and step by step self progress. Having detachment and not getting driven by others is important too.

This talk is diesel, it gets better while running,

One of the most powerful talks here, thank you.

100% commitment is easier than 98% commitment. Very insightful. Thanks :)

This man explains some of our deepest unexplainable forces of the human mind

"You can't do it through willpower, you have to do it through who you're gonna be."

Awesome message. I listened from another room so wasn't distracted by the moving blur. Hopefully Tedx decides this wasn't worth their bother. Decide, suicide, herbicide, insecticide...and all the other "cides" are from a word that means "to sever". That is powerful to know. He keeps telling us to cut it off, to stop thinking about it etc. We want to live efficiently and with what is familiar. THIS is what we confront. Words are powerful and the right ones give the right perspective to awaken us to realize what we are up against and what kind of mentality and approach will change our course towards empowerment and confidence. Something we all so much need. Love the message - I needed it!

Good stuff! I love it. Thank you

I don't watch Ted talks, I listen to them, so I focus better

This speech is heavily influenced by Maxwell Malt'z research on 'self-image', you can learn a lot more about it from his book and subsequent talks through looking up 'psycho-cybernetics'

Best Ted talk I have ever watched, so empowering ❤️

Brilliant talk, Benjamin! Thank you.