The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
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As he did in WHO NOT HOW, Dr. Benjamin Hardy shares one of Dan Sullivan’s simple yet profound teachings that until now has been known only to his Strategic Coach clients: unsuccessful people focus on “The Gap,” but successful people focus on “The Gain.”
“[T]his one simple concept is a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance. Everything that psychologists know about how to create a high-functioning and successful person can be achieved using The GAP and the GAIN.”- Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Most people, especially highly ambitious people, are unhappy because of how they measure their progress. We all have an “ideal,” a moving target that is always out of reach. When we measure ourselves against that ideal, we’re in “the GAP.” However, when we measure ourselves against our previous selves, we’re in “the GAIN.”
That is where the GAP and the GAIN concept comes in. It was developed by legendary entrepreneur coach Dan Sullivan and is based on his work with tens of thousands of successful entrepreneurs. When Dan’s coaching clients periodically take stock of all that they’ve accomplished-both personally and professionally-they are often shocked at how much they have actually achieved. They weren’t able to appreciate their progress because no matter how much they were getting done, they were usually measuring themselves against their ideals or goals.
In this book you will learn that measuring your current self vs. your former self has enormous psychological benefits. And that’s really the key to this deceptively simple yet multi-layered concept that will have you feeling good, feeling grateful, and feeling like you are making progress even when times are tough, which will in turn bolster motivation, confidence, and future success.
If you’re finding that happiness eludes you no matter how much you’ve achieved, then learning this easy mindset shift will set you on a life-changing path to greater fulfillment and success.
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Tarrent-Arthur Henry –
A Transformative Mindset Shift
“The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success” by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan introduces a simple yet profound concept that has the potential to transform the way individuals, particularly high-achievers, measure and perceive their progress. The central idea revolves around shifting focus from the elusive “Gap” — the space between one’s current reality and an idealized future — to the tangible “Gain” — the progress made relative to one’s past self.Dr. Benjamin Hardy, drawing on Dan Sullivan’s teachings, positions this concept as a masterclass in positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance. The book emphasizes that measuring oneself against an ever-moving ideal often leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness, especially for ambitious individuals. Instead, the authors advocate for evaluating progress by comparing one’s current self to their former self, thereby fostering a sense of appreciation for achievements and creating a positive mindset.The GAP and the GAIN concept, developed through Sullivan’s extensive work with successful entrepreneurs, becomes a psychological tool that allows individuals to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments. By periodically reflecting on personal and professional achievements, readers can experience a shift in perspective, realizing the extent of their progress that might have been overlooked while constantly aiming for distant goals.The book suggests that this mindset shift carries significant psychological benefits, fostering feelings of gratitude, motivation, and confidence. It is presented as a deceptively simple yet multi-layered concept that can lead to greater fulfillment and success. The authors argue that even during challenging times, understanding and applying the GAP and the GAIN concept can create a positive feedback loop, boosting motivation and paving the way for future accomplishments.”The Gap and The Gain” offers readers a transformative mindset shift, encouraging them to measure success not against unattainable ideals but against their own past achievements. With its roots in the coaching practices of Dan Sullivan, this book provides a practical and accessible guide for high-achievers seeking greater happiness, confidence, and success by focusing on the tangible gains made in their journey of personal and professional development.
Julia James –
Read it
This is one of the most powerful principles I’ve ever come across. I read about 12-18 business and development books a year and this one is top 10 for me(just because there’s a lot of good ones). If you often find yourself in your own way, this is a great read.
Amazon Customer –
Had some solid take away points.
I liked this book, I found it helpful with the idea of measuring backward from where you’ve been and how far you’ve come vs. looking at what you don’t have and always chasing more. I like finding the silver lining. It was also an easy read, which I like.Some parts of the book teeter on what I might call toxic positivity and that part didn’t jive with me.Otherwise, a good read for self-improvement.
Amazon Customer –
Perfect Timing – Just what I needed
I was feeling stuck in several areas in my life. This book helped me realize where I was in the Gap and where I was in the Gain. I work with a lot of people and it is so easy to listen to people now and see whether they are in the Gap or the Gain mode. I highly recommend this book!
Shawn –
Great book!
I highly recommend this book! It has truly opened my mind to the reality of focusing on the GAINS. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Steve Iacobbo –
Mindset is key and if you undestand that, you will enjoy this book.
This is an excellent book if you want to learn to see what you have and not what you don’t have. We cripple ourselves by concentrating on what we don’t have. This will teach you to re-train your thinking and that change will make a difference.
Walter Freiberg –
Extremely Useful and Important
I appreciate the simplicity of the tools and approaches offered in the book. The 3 Wins practice at the end of the day can be transformational.
lindsay –
life changing framework to keep the dreamer alive
This book was the answer to my prayers. A pragmatic lens on entrepreneurship integrated with passion, freedom and flow. I am grateful for these middle path books that are grounding but yet keep the inner dreamer alive.. it is quite the dance hence find this book to be invaluable.
Felix A. –
This book is well written. It brought to light what I had always tried to get across to most people I communicate with. I am very glad someone put it out for more people to read. I would recommend it to everyone.
Martin Galligan –
A really surprising read. Some really neat tricks and tips and great sense of accomplishment when I finished this. Is this for you? Do you want to get better in life? Then this book is for you. Enjoy.
Saori –
This book helped me to escape my negative self talk habit. I was suffered from blaming myself from too much expectations of my abilities. But just looked back what I have done since I was 20s, there are a great career change and have built trust. I want to say thank you for the book and author.
Xanti Garate –
Es liberador reconocerte a ti mismo que el camino que ya has recorrido es impresionante, y que por tanto, no hay motivo para no estar orgulloso de uno mismo.Desde ese punto de alta estima, cualquier reto del futuro es más asequible.Ese estado mental es lo que nos regala este libro, por eso parece de lectura obligatoria.
Client d’Amazon –
Incredibly uplifting book. It completely changed my perspective on how to approach life through a new and refreshing lens.Highly recommend!