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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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Recognizing your blocks

Would you try another book from Gay Hendricks and/or Gay Hendricks?

Love his philosophy. He's right on in identifying how self sabotage creeps up when you are elevating yourself to success.

Has The Big Leap turned you off from other books in this genre?

Yes

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Gay Hendricks?

Not sure. I love when books are read by the author.

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Encouragement.

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a book I will definitely listen to again

A lot of great practical ideas, and Hendricks gives a unique perspective on the challenges we all face in life. An enjoyable listen that I will return to again in the future.

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Great insights

Realizing the problems of having upper limits allows you to analyze your life in a new and exciting manner.

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Beyond Helpful

This is the second time I’ve listen to this book and it’s such an amazing review of how easily we trip ourselves up in life based on pre-programmed notions that we have limits on happiness. Going into the holidays it couldn’t have been a better time for me to relisten.

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Best book I've ever read, Thank you Gay!

a book that everyone should read and that should be part of all schools curriculum.

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Great book!

This book was deep. Changed the way you look at life and what you attract by you r ways of thinking. If you are trying to rewire your way of thinking. I’m highly recommend this book.

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Don’t think about it. BUY IT!

I will definitely read this book more than a couple of times !! This is a huge eye opener!

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Inspiring missing piece

Feeling stuck? This is the book for you and the missing piece to get you on the right track personally, or business wise!

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The truth about self sabotage

This is a great book if you’re looking to upgrade and expand your life. A must if you are serious about investing in you.

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Excellent Self Help!

I love the way the chapters are broken down and explained by the section. Very easy to understand with the hint of challenge!

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