The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780061735363
Publisher: HarperOne

Overview:
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks is a New York Times bestselling guide for anyone who feels stuck just short of their goals. Hendricks reveals the hidden Upper Limit Problem, the unconscious ceiling that stops us enjoying more love, success and abundance, and shows readers how to break through it. Written in a warm, practical style, this paperback blends psychology, coaching wisdom and real-world exercises, making it ideal for personal growth, book clubs or workplace development sessions.

About the Book:
At the heart of The Big Leap is a simple but powerful idea: we each carry an internal thermostat that limits how much happiness, money and love we allow ourselves to experience. Whenever life gets too good, Hendricks argues, we unconsciously sabotage our own success to return to a familiar comfort zone. He calls this the Upper Limit Problem, and traces it back to four hidden fears: fear of outshining others, fear of disloyalty and abandonment, fear of a bigger burden of responsibility, and fear of outshining a sibling or peer. The book walks readers step by step through recognising these patterns as they show up in relationships, careers and everyday habits. Hendricks then introduces the concept of the Zone of Genius, a state in which people work from their unique strengths rather than merely competent skills, and offers concrete tools, including journaling prompts, visualisation techniques and daily practices, for staying there. Whether the goal is career advancement, richer relationships or simply feeling more at ease with success, The Big Leap offers a clear, repeatable framework for identifying self-imposed limits and consciously choosing to move beyond them, one small, sustainable leap at a time.

Key Benefits:

• Explains the Upper Limit Problem and why success can trigger self-sabotage.
• Introduces the Zone of Genius framework for sustainable achievement.
• Includes practical exercises, journaling prompts and daily practices.
• Written by a bestselling author with decades of coaching experience.
• Short, focused chapters make it easy to read and revisit.

About the Author:
Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and co-founder of the Hendricks Institute, known for his work on relationship transformation and body-mind therapies. Over more than four decades he has written numerous bestselling books and coached executives at organisations including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola and KLM. His approach blends psychological research with practical, everyday tools for building emotional intelligence and authentic leadership. The Big Leap remains one of his most widely read titles, distilling a career of coaching insight into an accessible guide for personal and professional growth.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Concise, honest and refreshingly practical, The Big Leap helps readers spot the invisible ceilings holding them back and gives real tools to move past them, making it a lasting favourite for anyone pursuing greater success and fulfilment.

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