Darren Hardy is an American author, keynote speaker, advisor, and former publisher of SUCCESS magazine.

[1][2] Hardy is a New York Times best-selling author,[3] who wrote The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster, Living Your Best Year Ever and The Compound Effect.

[7] Darren Hardy is most known for his popular book "The Compound Effect" that is still quoted by top critics as his best work to date.

[8] Hardy has been awarded the ‘Master of Influence’ designation by the National Speakers Association (NSA) in honor of his professionalism in public speaking.

[12] In 2010, Hardy wrote The Compound Effect,[5] a book about the impact of everyday decisions which includes a guide to achieving goals.