
The Big Leap
Brief Summary
“The Big Leap” is a book by renowned American psychologist Gay Hendricks that guides ambitious individuals on overcoming inner limitations and achieving success. Hendricks introduces various concepts and terms that readers will undoubtedly find new and revolutionary. If you feel like you’re facing a barrier in your life and want to move forward, keep on reading.
Key points
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Feeling good has to do with your deeper, inner senses. It is a common misconception that you necessarily have to experience bad emotions along with positive ones. Such a mindset prevents you from growing. Compare it to the outdated belief that if trains go over 30 miles per hour, it will be damaging for people. As we know now, it is false. Similarly, constantly thinking that something is stopping you from being happy creates obstacles. Instead, you can be brave and believe you can experience success and joy with no limits.
The second step is to take a “Big Leap,” which implies you go to the “Zone of Genius,” where you direct all 100% of your talents to creativity, work, and love. “Big Leap” is not an easy step and requires effort and reflection. An American businessman, Maynard Webb, shares that for a long time, he failed to escape the “Zone of Excellence” and move to the “Zone of Genius.” Webb used to be the COO of eBay, and although his job was profitable and comfortable, Maynard felt it was limiting. The realization prompted him to join Live Ops, where he could challenge his potential and grow.
Moving on, the example of Dr. Richard Jordan demonstrates that there is such an issue as the “Upper Limit Problem.” Dr. Jordan owned a successful business, which he decided to sell and move on to another job. He almost sealed the three-million-dollar deal but canceled it because he was unsatisfied with the number of vacation weeks. Looking back, Dr. Jordan figured out the root of his displeasure was the feeling that he did not deserve such leisure. But rather than seeing only the negative aspects of this event, Richard learned from it. He realized that he was the one hindering his well-being and asked himself how much love and abundance he wanted to allow.
Now, ask yourself: Are you willing to feel good more often? Your positive answer is your first step. Do not be intimidated by the initial feeling of doubt. The majority of people are used to experiencing happiness and success for a limited time, and yet, you can change it.
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