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, visualisa...