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The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success Hardcover – October 19, 2021

by Dan Sullivan (Author), Dr. Benjamin Hardy (Author)
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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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  1. You’re in the GAP every time you measure yourself or your situation against an ideal.
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Dan Sullivan is the world's foremost expert on entrepreneurship and has coached more successful entrepreneurs than anyone on the planet. He is the co-founder of Strategic Coach®, the leading entrepreneurial coaching program in the world, and author of more than 50 publications on entrepreneurial success. Over the past 30+ years, Strategic Coach has provided teaching and training to more than 20,000 entrepreneurs. He is the co-author, along with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, of Who Not How and The Gap and the Gain.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, author, and the world’s leading expert on the application of the Future Self science. His books have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and his blogs have been read by hundreds of millions. He and his wife, Lauren, are the parents of six kids. They live in Orlando, Florida.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hay House Business (October 19, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401964362
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401964368
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.87 x 0.86 x 8.87 inches
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  1. Dan Sullivan

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    Dan Sullivan is founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 35 years’ experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan’s strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach® and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and personal lives.

    He is author of over 40 publications, including The Wall Street Journal Bestseller: Who Not How, The Great Crossover, The 21st Century Agent, Creative Destruction, and How The Best Get Better®. He is co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth and The Advisor Century.

    Dan is married to Babs Smith, his partner in business and in life. They jointly own and operate The Strategic Coach Inc., with offices in Toronto, Chicago, and the U.K. New workshops are also being held in Los Angeles and Vancouver. Dan and Babs reside in Toronto.

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    Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. Together, he and Dan Sullivan have written Who Not How and The Gap and the Gain. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and featured in the Harvard Business Review, the New York Times, on CNBC, among many others. He and his wife Lauren are the parents of six children. They live in Orlando.

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Dan and Benjamin have done it again! This book is packed with so many great points of wisdom. It would take days for me to cover them all.The main point I got from “The Gap and the Gain” is that happiness is NOT something you chase or pursue. Happiness is a CHOICE.We can wake up each day and choose to be happy or sad. We don’t need to measure ourselves against any other person or thing. We just need to measure backwards and see how far we have come. Then be very grateful!When I look at my life this way, I see that I am already one of the most successful people on the planet earth. How about that!You will be blessed to learn about Howard Getson, who turned what looked like financial ruins into financial gains.The trials of Richie and Natalie Norton, inspired me. I am definitely starting my “One-Way” ticket lifestyle today! If I cannot work from a clear blue water beach then I ain’t doing it. Yup, I said Ain’t 😀If we learn to practice PROACTIVE GRATITUDE, we will be happier and most likely live longer.Just get this book and read it ASAP. It will change your life if you allow it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic and transformative
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What a great way to create a paradigm shift in thinking. This is one of the best I have read.
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Great book. I stopped reading everything else once I started reading this book - that’s the sign of a five star read for me. Extremely well written. Fantastic information. I’ll most likely reread this one several times. Highly recommended.
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"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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The book is good, but very repetitive
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Very interesting way of learning from your experiences, but the book is very repetitive. I think this could have been an article rather than a book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This will change your world
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Struggle with feeling like you’re getting anywhere? Read this book! Changed my outlook on things and helps me see how far I’ve come instead where I’m not…..yet. Easy read and great message!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
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Highly recommended for that friend/coworker that struggles with seeing the positive in situations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great insights and helpful to appreciating my current happiness
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Ben does a great job helping readers see that living in the GAIN creates abundance through personal comparison to ones previous self. This creates appreciation for how far one has come. For me it really resonated with my experience of being positive and learning from all of our experiences and being grateful for them whether they were good experiences or bad ones.

This book has helped me and I would recommend it to everyone to read
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The writing is simple and clear. The concept is worth more than every penny. And yes, having a full book to flesh out the concept IS worth it. I thought, "Oh, I get it. Why the rest of the book?" Ah, because I *didn't* get it all. I lead a small reading club based around business and mindset. This was probably the best book of the year. Highest recommendation.
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The idea of measuring your progress backward is very powerful and transformative. I highly recommend this book, especially if you have already come very far in your life achievements, but, despite that fact, you tend to feel anxious, unsatisfied or unhappy about your “unreached ideals”. Just go ahead, grab a copy and read the book! I thank the authors for sharing their wisdom and experience.
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Incredibly uplifting book. It completely changed my perspective on how to approach life through a new and refreshing lens.
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