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The Gap and the Gain

The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success

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The Gap and the Gain

By: Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Narrated by: Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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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 multilayered 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 will 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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Greatest book on happiness

The insights in this book are invaluable and are truly life-changing. I can’t thank Benjamin & Dan enough for compiling this amazing book. HUGE THANKS

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Powerful

I listened to this audiobook in four days. Highly recommended! I loved this audiobook and the concept of getting out of the gap and into the gain. The journal exercises and practical strategies are invaluable. I have ordered a hard copy of the book to take a deeper dive into the ideas, assist with practising this skill and to share with others. At times I found myself going into the gap as I listened to Ben’s incredible achievements. This is not a criticism at all, but simply illustrated how easy it is for us to go into the gap! Loved it. Thank you for this gem.

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Bite size morsels of astonishing insight - thanks Dan

As above! No more no less!

Extreme eternal gratitude to Dan and Dr Benjamin Hardy and Tony Ireland (AUS) who introduced us to your concepts.

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Excellent book

This is a great book for challenging how you see things that have happened, are happening and might happen in the future. Look for the gains everyday.
Measure backwards.

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Game Changer

I could not stop listening to this book, and was already recommending it to friends halfway through. some amazing topics and ways of thinking about your self and achievements!

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Overall good, at times discussion a little long

Liked each chapter and the tips at the end. The discussions with both authors are a little long and can be a bit too much

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This is a gem!

Dr Benjamin and Dan just open a world that take my growth journey to another level! I already notice I am operating on another level by just catching myself when I’m in the Gap and practice measuring backward! Thank you Dan and Dr Benjamin for sharing this gem!

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A thoughtful and well documented approach to success.

A unique perspective which will change the way I think going forward. Thanks to Dan and Ben.

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Must read

Great framework to your everyday thought process… wish I had this information 10 years ago

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Worth listening to anyone working on a happier self

I loved the conversation embedded in the audiobook. It made the audiobook that much more valuable. Thank you so much for it.

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