The big leap
by Gay Hendricks · 2009
Gay Hendricks's take on business, the honest verdict is below.
Worth reading? Hendricks on the self-sabotage that caps your success, the 'Upper Limit Problem.' A genuinely useful single idea; skip if you're allergic to spiritual-adjacent language, because it leans that way.
| Author | Gay Hendricks |
|---|---|
| Published | 2009 |
| Category | Business & Money |
The Verdict
Hendricks on the self-sabotage that caps your success, the ‘Upper Limit Problem.’ A genuinely useful single idea; skip if you’re allergic to spiritual-adjacent language, because it leans that way.
anyone weighing whether The big leap belongs on their business and money shelf
you want a different angle than Gay Hendricks's
Top 9 Lessons from The big leap
- We each have an internal thermostat that limits how good we let life get.
- Success triggers self-sabotage when we exceed that limit.
- Most people operate in their Zone of Excellence, not Genius.
- Your Zone of Genius is where your unique gifts live.
- Spot the ways you unconsciously undercut good things.
- False fears and old beliefs set your upper limit.
- Worry is often a self-created ceiling, not real danger.
- Expanding your capacity for good feelings raises the limit.
- Commit to operating from your Zone of Genius.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Big Leap worth reading?
Yes if the idea of self-sabotage resonates. It's essentially one strong concept stretched to book length.
What is the main idea of The Big Leap?
An internal 'upper limit' makes us sabotage success; breaking it means living in your Zone of Genius.
Who should read The Big Leap?
High achievers who keep undercutting their own progress.
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