Book Review- The Big Leap
In speaking over a zoom call to my friend and who is a life coach, Stacey Parker she mention a book “The Big Leap.” I had not heard of Gay Hendricks book and was in need of some new reading material. I bought the book and it truly landed in my hands at a time I certainly needed it. I knew this was going to be a thought provoking read because I was only on page 2 of the introduction and already highlighting powerful sentences. For me, it is very important I stay connected to my business as it grows mostly because it serves as way more than just a financial means to me- it keeps me grounded and my main purpose was to grow spiritually and teach people how to do the same. In the book, Hendricks states “It is essential to keep the head an soul element of life- such as love and creativity- growing in balance as you go to high levels of material success. It makes no sense to take your Big Leap into greater financial success in such a way that it destroys your relationships, your inner sense of self, and your connection to your inner wellspring of creativity.” Being able to spot my Upper Limit Problem and really hone into my unique ability was exhilarating. I can identify what gets in my way of my untapped potential and how I can be conscious of those thoughts/behaviors and switch it off.
We all deserve to have successful business that bring us financial security, relationships that are harmonious and loving, and creativity that continues to soar. If you find yourself having success in business but your intimate relationships suffer or you believe you can’t have it all, this book will help you identify your Upper Limit Problem and allow you to attract success in every area of your life as long as you are willing to do the work and be conscious of how our ego is trying to get in the way.
“The universe will teach us our lessons with the tickle of a feather or the whomp of a sledgehammer, depending on how open we are to learning the particular lesson. Getting stubborn and defensive invites the sledgehammer; getting open and curious invites the feather. It took me a long time to figure out who was in charge of the painfullness of my lessons”