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The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks
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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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Medicine for the nerves

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

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Life changing

I really enjoy listening to an authors own voice explaining their ideas and how they came about. Gay is warm, intelligent, insightful and a great story teller.
This book was so good I'm starting to listen all over again.

Good luck in finding and living in your Zone of Genius!

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Absolutely enlightening

I love the way it is written and read

I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. I especially recommend the book to those ready to learn more about themselves on a journey to improving the way they feel.

Thank you Gay

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