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The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks
Narrated 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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well intentioned but woeful

the idea and intentions are good but its dreadful. badly written, authors voice bored me to death and the examples he gives are ridiculous. Bill Clinton didnt get his dick sucked because he had reached his upper limit and had to stop his success. He did it because he was a man in power and he enjoyed getting his dick sucked

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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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This Book is Changing The Way I Behave

Learn about your upper limits and why you always seem to sabotage getting ahead. Find out what your genius level is and how to start operating on it.

I found myself nodding vigorously as Gay Hendricks described scenario after scenario of sabotaging behaviour. I could definitely relate.

This book is a must for everyone!

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Awesome...MUST LISTEN

One of THE best books I've listened to. Great narrating, inspiring stories and brilliant life facts to put into practise. Thank you!

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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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Medicine for the nerves

Speaks of intangible but real stuff that calms nerves . Greatly worth the time invested.

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Just what I've been looking for

Hendricks put into words a phenomenon I had experienced throughout my adult life that I have never been able to describe until now. There are plenty of self development books that will tell you what steps to follow to be successful, but this is the only one I have found that teaches you how to overcome your aversion to taking those steps in the first place. Brilliantly written and wonderfully narrated.

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Take the leap!

Loved it, thought provoking and inspiring. Especially helpful for a trainee counsellor to hear his stories

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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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I loved it!❤

I loved it and whilst reading I often stopped to rewind and listen again to sections. One of best recommendations I've had in a long time (Thank you Tamsin from Motherly Misfits) and definitely a book I will listen to again and again. I'm off to step into my zone of genius and check out the author's website....

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