The Big Leap

By: Gay Hendricks

Narrated by: Gay Hendricks

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

On my third listen

It might take me years to implement all the wisdom in this book, but thanks to this book, I will take a lighthearted, 'hmm' approach to the learning. I was so ready for this. Between Don Miguel Luiz, Gary Zukav, Chopra, Byron Katie and now Hendricks...life is amazing and ever more amazing all the time.

Inspirational, uplifting, transformative... how can I add stars?

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Kevonstage recommend this book. Great read. I feel totally inspired.To operate in my genius.Get this book you won't be disappointed.

More than I hoped

I’ve read personal development books for over 20 years so I can tell pretty quickly if a book is worth the time investment. This one definitely is. Also, if it’s good enough for me to go back and re-listen that’s a huge bonus, and it did that too. If you’re looking to level up, I suggest you check it out.

LOVED IT!!! A MUST READ FOR LASTING FULFILLMENT

This book is spot on!!! Blindspots, hidden unconscious or sometimes even conscious fears, we as humans don't know are leading our decisions. This book will transform how YOU see your own limitations and reveal your UPPER LIMITS, so YOU can finally get out of your own way for good! A MUST READ FOR LASTING SUCCESS IN LIFE.

This book helped me see myself in a new light.

I read this book for the first time 4 years ago. I learned things about myself that I never understood before. I discovered that I was unconsciously sabotaging my own growth. I would have success but then feel guilty. Why?? This book helped me understand why, and it gave me significant insight into how to grow and feel good at the same time.

Since I read it 4 years ago I have seen significant growth in many parts of my life. I owe a lot of that to what I learned from this book. Now I’m back for a second reading so I can reach a new level of understanding and growth in my life and dial into what the book refers to as the “zone of genius”.

I sincerely hope that you’ll read this book and receive the same depth of enlightenment that I have.

Insightful

I enjoyed this book. his oration was great and the stories he shared to back up his strategies were super relatable. definitely worth the time.

Loved listening to this book!

I got so much out of listening to this audio! I also downloaded the Kindle version just so I could go back over some of the material. This is a Must Listen to!

Another great mentor!

Very fast book. Great imagery and guidance. Explains Upper Limit Problems. Can't wait for the sequel: Joy of Genius

New entrepreneur

This book was very inspirational and made you look at things you already know in a different light. The examples he gave were true to life and relatable. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting a new business or venture.

The best eye opener for your life

The Big Leap is a miraculous book comprised of years of experience of the author, Gay Hendricks. It is truly an eye opener to understand why you would fault out on yourself routinely and how to overcome this to be the genius you are. The book has a focused set of steps to conquer your worst traits and take the big leap towards success, abundance and love for you and everyone in your life.