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Summary of The Big Leap 

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You might have wondered and asked yourself; “Why am I so unhappy and unfulfilled about my life despite my level of hard work?” or “what am I doing wrong?”. In this book, Gay Hendricks proffers answers to these questions. This bite-sized book is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the concept of life and how to reach the level of true happiness and contentment. Gay Hendricks is a writer, a teacher of life’s lessons and a psychologist whose works about human consciousness has helped a lot of people shape their lives. Alongside his wife and co-author, he has published more than thirty-five books on the psychological aspect of human life. His works speak volumes about his writing prowess, and he remains one of the bestselling authors of his generation.

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It's likely that you have at least one problem that keeps you from achieving your full potential

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Gay Hendricks sat in his office one day and pondered on his job and relationship. Moments afterwards, he was worried about his daughter Amanda's safety while she was away on a summer program. When he phoned Amanda's dorm supervisor to check on her, he was told she was okay and having fun.

What could have caused Gay Hendricks go from happy to concerned and depressed in minutes? It was then that Gay Hendricks realized he had unintentionally generated unpleasant pictures in his mind! He constructed a terrible scenario in his mind to bring him down from the height of pleasure he was reaching.
You can tolerate more good things in your life by increasing your capacity to experience happy emotions.
If you look closely at your life, you will find patterns everywhere. The Upper Limit Problem is holding you back from reaching your greatest potential. It is the barrier between you and greatness. It’s also what makes you think or believe that you don’t deserve the level of happiness you’re getting.

Humans struggle to maintain long-term peace and harmony, often sabotaging it with disputes, crises, and even war. Achieving complete happiness appears impossible, and that is a major issue in human existence.

Immediately Gay Hendricks discovered this pattern, he consulted his inner self and asked himself some life-changing questions that you should also ask yourself.

How can I prolong my moments of happiness?

Can I learn to feel wonderful all the time if I stop doing things that block the flow of good energy?

Can I allow my life to be perfect?

Can I always be in harmony and intimacy?

These questions are the maps that you need to help guide your life and pull you out of the Upper Limit Problem. If you wonder why you feel sad or bad anytime something good happens to you, this write-up is what you need.

The chapters in this summary talk about a common problem that is hidden to a lot of us. In this tidbit, you’ll find proven methods and principles that you can use to get rid of the limiting thoughts and actions in your life.
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To transition from mediocrity to greatness, you need to understand what triggers limitations

The Upper Limit Problem is not solved like other difficulties in life; it is not recommended to look for a quick fix. Instead, understand the issue. With the problem gone, you may rapidly influence your own life without worry of the Upper Limit Problem.
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third key point

Discovering and dismantling the foundation of your Upper Limit Problem requires patience and dedication

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Understanding the three P's and how they relate to your everyday life can assist you in overcoming your difficulties

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Taking the big leap and exploring your zone of genius is the most important step in eliminating your limitations

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Time is a vital part of existence. It affects what we do, how we do it, where we do it, and when we do it

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