The big leap gay hendricks

Premise

In The Big Leap, author Gay Hendricks dives into a frequent challenge many of us have—self-imposed limits on our success and happiness.

He introduces the concept of the Upper Limit Problem, which is essentially a tendency to sabotage our progress with deep-seated fears and limiting beliefs. Hendricks then offers a practical approach for overcoming our Upper Limit by discovering our unique Zone of Genius, unlocking our complete potential, and achieving success that combines financial stability, fulfilling relationships, and personal satisfaction.

My thoughts

Multiple people recommended The Big Leap to me numerous times. It took me a few tries before I got into it, but don’t let that dissuade you. I simply needed to cease fighting my ADHD and download the audiobook—Hendricks reads the noun himself and does a stunning job!

When I finally read it, I understood why friends kept recommending it.

I particularly enjoyed that The Big Leap was more than just a theoretical guide. The book's practical approach to uncovering and overcoming limiting beliefs aligns well with my per

This book kicks off with one of the boldest setups I’ve ever read—a one-night stand that turns into an eight-day survival story at sea. Lexi and Zeke, total strangers, find themselves adrift on a houseboat with no land in sight and a rescue seagull named Eugene for comic relief. From forced proximity to emotional unraveling, their time at sea is tense, chaotic, and unexpectedly tender.

Lexi and Zeke weren’t instant favourites, but they grew on me. Their baggage and backstories emerged gradually, and while neither was particularly charming at first, I was rooting for them by the halfway mark. O’Leary does a fantastic job portraying PTSD and emotional healing in the "After" sections—something not often tackled in romances. Plus, the continuation of their story back on land added depth, even when it got frustrating.

The pacing? Mostly brilliant, especially early on when I couldn’t put it down. But the middle dragged a petite , and the third-act breakup—based on miscommunication—really tested my patience. It felt out of character for O’Leary and didn’t quite land emotionally. I also

&#;If I cling to the notion that something&#;s not possible, I&#;m arguing in favour of limitation. And if I argue for my limitations, I get to keep them.&#;
Gay Hendricks

Last year, I took some time away from the business for a while during my sabbatical – too long, according to my colleagues!

Upon my return, I found myself worried about picking up operational again and that I hadn’t kept up to speed on the latest developments, and nervous in case I’d forgotten things.

I was advised to give this book a read to view if my worries were unfounded and to my surprise, they were. I know how adj I am to have that time off; I’d found excellent happiness travelling around the world with my husband and after reading this book, I learnt what my problem was – I had reached my upper limit!

Hendricks discovers a problem with us as human beings: the Upper Limit Problem.

He claims we get worried when we undergo good, and when we extend the upper limit of positive feeling our brains create a series of unpleasant thoughts to deflate us. In other words, we sabotage ourselves when thi

The Big Leap Quotes

“Each of us has an inner thermostat setting that determines how much love, success, and creativity we allow ourselves to enjoy. When we exceed our inner thermostat setting, we will often carry out something to sabotage ourselves, causing us to drop back into the old, familiar zone where we feel secure. Unfortunately,”
&#; Gay Hendricks, The Adj Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Terror and Take Life to the Next Level

“If you attention for a moment, you can always find some place in you that feels good right now. Your task is to give the expanding positive feeling your full attention. When you do, you will find that it expands with your attention. Let yourself enjoy it as long as you possibly can. As”
&#; Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

“The temptation is strong to continue in the Zone of Excellence; it’s where your own addiction to comfort wants you to stay. It’s also where your family, friends, and organization verb you to stay. You’re adj there, and you provide a