I read an interesting book that's been hanging with me, the learnings flitting back to me here and there as I continue on my own personal upward spiral of growth, The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. It's a quick read and is all about recognizing what the author calls "Upper Limit Problems," problems (self-limiting beliefs, really) such as consciously holding oneself back so as not to outshine a sibling or so as not to take more than one's share of space in a given situation. Some of us are brought up to believe that it's rude to act as if we matter or are in any way an authority. Once we notice that we're held by an Upper Limit Problem (ULP) such as this (there are others that you can read about in the book) we can begin to understand where and how we're holding ourselves back by not owning our own potential.The Big Leap provides guidance and inspiration that attunes the reader's awareness in such a way that knowing what to do next is a no-brainer -- live in the Zone of Genius, of course! To get to the Zone of Genius, that place where we're being more, experiencing more happiness, well being and wealth, and making a bigger contribution to the world (a man after my own heart!<3), we must get past our Upper Limit Problem -- stop ULPing ourselves, as it were. Hendricks invites the following self-inquiry as a means of evoking the Zone of Genius:
- Am I willing to increase the amount of time every day that I feel good inside?
- Am I willing to increase the amount of time that my whole life goes well?
- Am I willing to feel good and have my whole life go well all the time?
Thanks Lydia for the book recommendation. I'll put it on my (long) list of books to read!
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Jacquelyn
It's a super quick read and one I completed in only three days. Being one who usually takes at least a few months to finish a book, this is saying something. ...like maybe the content REALLY resonated with me and opened my perspective in an energizing, playful and solid new way. Enjoy it when you get 'round to it, J!
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of the quote "Our biggest fear is not that we are inadequate, our biggest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure"
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing that Marianne Williamson quote in, Peg! Perfect timing!<3
ReplyDeleteChristine Kane's perspective as she focuses on our tendency of racing toward victimhood draws strongly on this book and also relies upon TED (The Empowerment Dynamic). Very helpful insights!
ReplyDeletehttp://christinekane.com/blog/stop-being-the-victim-you%E2%80%99re-more-powerful-than-that/