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The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks
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Summary

Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. "I don't deserve this," "this is too good to be true," or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned.

Sound familiar? This is what New York Times best-selling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock.

In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.

The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.

©2009 Gay Hendricks (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

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The Big Leap - let it change the way you think!

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks is by far the best personal development book I've ever read (or even better, listened to!).
Gay makes everything very clear, and gives easy steps to take in order to improve your mindset, which in turns allows you to make positive changes.
The audiobook format is excellent, as it's so easy to focus on what's being said when you're listening, rather than being distracted whilst reading. I'm listening to it for the second time already!
I've recommended this to a dozen of my friends.

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Interesting & thought provoking

This was recommended to me and I'm very happy to recommend it too. An easy listen - I like Gay's delivery - and with really interesting content and lots of helpful examples illustrating key points.

The Upper Limit concept is clearly defined and is one that will stick in my mind! Thank you.

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A revelation!

This is a must read! it provides great insights particularly around self sabotage and practical tips to overcome your own limiting behaviour.

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I loved it!

It was just what I needed to hear at this time. So inspiring and comforting!

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Highly recommend it! 👌🏻🌟

Great book!
I liked it so much that I'm looking forward to listen to it again. So many valuable tips on how to be & do better in all areas of life.

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Pure Enjoyment

Helpful rich narrative. Would love to meet & listen to the author in person.
Also loved the childhood entrepreneurial stories of the author.

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Some new concepts

Really enjoyable read - the author introduces the concept of the "upper limit" we impose on ourselves and four reasons why me might be afraid of fulfilling our potential- would recommend- some original concepts I haven't came across elsewhere

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Insights into why we undershoot our potential

I read this in paperback last year and really enjoyed it, yet as with many personal development products/services, I felt I needed more to get the key learning points really down pat. This recording just does that for me.
If you haven't read the book, this audio version can definitely stand alone and is a really good listen.
Great that the author is doing the reading, and he does it very well, with humour, gentleness and wisdom, in a style that's easy to listen to. Gay provides really practical insights into why so many of us undershoot our potential, often unwittingly, and have hidden 'upper limits' that we don't even realise are holding us back.
For me it reprised some real 'aha' moments, and reminded me of important things I'd forgotten once the book was back on the shelf. That's one of the reasons I like audiobooks: somehow it's easier to listen to them over and over and dip back in when I feel the need.

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Life Changing

I have been on a journey over the last year with many authors and myself learning how to live a less anxious and calm life whilst braving my entrepreneurial journey. This book was a massive game changer. Listen to it, use it, do the lessons, it will help you find out what you should be doing, shed what is not serving you and help you get there in a calm, focused and joyful way. I had the launch of an updated website just after listening to this, the sky fell on my head several times, I just kept my eyes set on the horizon, kept moving forward. Never have I ever had such a calm and centered experience in the face of chaos and pressure. I am clear, no longer afraid to shine and I am ready to keep taking those leaps.

Looking forward to listening to the joy of genius next.

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Amazing!

Loved it! This concept of the upper limit is so true and most people go through life without realising it. It was definitely an aha moment for me!

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