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4011: [Part 2] How to Increase the Volume of Your Brain and Make Optimal Decisions by Benjamin Hardy
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- May 11, 2026
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- 727
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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 4011: Benjamin Hardy explores how real growth comes from a mix of discomfort and deep curiosity. He argues that the choices you make every day, what you consume, how you spend your time, and the environments you create, continually reshape your personality, your memories, and ultimately your future. His insights challenge you to stop drifting through comfortable routines and start intentionally designing the person you want to become. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/how-to-take-ownership-and-change-your-brain-identity-and-future-252ffab07523 Quotes to ponder: "Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees." "If you're not disrupting yourself, someone else is." "What you consume determines who you become." Episode references: Braving the Wilderness: https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-True-Belonging/dp/0812985818 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices