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The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks
Narrated 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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Wonderful book. I first heard of the "upper limit problem" from a class I took about the energy with money. She recommended this book in the studies and I'm so glad I had a chance to finally read this book.

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If you have been trying to find clarity and vision for your life read this book

I recommend this book for anyone who has been struggling with what they're supposed to do with their life. Especially if they've experience negative emotions and behaviors that they have been trying to modify throughout their life. This book does a great job giving you answers. You will find clarity and vision, self-confidence and improve relationship with others and yourself.

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The Big Leap is may be the best self help book.

Truly one of the best books I have read with real and deeply useful methods for self improvement. I combined this with tapping on the upper limit problems I find. I would love to meet Dr Hendricks.

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Wow!! Just Wow!!!

This is book has changed my life!!!! It came to me at the perfect time.

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Great insights to wrestle with!

Moved me one step closer to living an intentional life of value and purpose. There is yet more work to do.

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I only wish this book was longer!

This concept and approach to the common problems that we face was mind blowing for me. It’s a totally new spin on how and why we self sabotage. I really loved this book and it’s something that I will listen to repeatedly every so often to get this principle really ingrained in my mind.

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Great beginning, sketchy endinf

Truly loved the majority of the book and learned some great principles. However got a little sketchy with the spirituality at the end

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Life Changing

This book is truly life changing. Very easy to listen and apply. I started this book and didn't want to stop. Its going to be on repeat for a while so I can get all the great gems.

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super helpful if you need new thoughts

this book gave me new things to consider and helped me to understand some of my limiting beliefs!! highly recommend!

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Very good

It’s a good book for entrepreneurs. He gives good advice and principles. He keeps your attention. I have now listened to it 3 times. I pick up new information each time.

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