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Mentioned in 57 episodes

The Gap and The Gain

The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
Book • 2020
This book introduces the concept of 'The Gap and The Gain', developed by Dan Sullivan, which helps high achievers understand why they are often unhappy despite their accomplishments.

It explains that measuring oneself against an ideal (the Gap) leads to dissatisfaction, while measuring against past achievements (the Gain) fosters happiness, gratitude, and motivation.

The book is a masterclass on positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance, offering practical advice on how to shift focus to appreciate progress and achieve greater fulfillment and success.

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Mentioned in 57 episodes

Mentioned by Jonny when discussing overcoming past problems and reframing current challenges.
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#881 - Christmas Special - Life Hacks, Biggest Lessons & Best Resolutions
Mentioned by Benjamin Hardy as a book co-authored with Dan Sullivan, focusing on high achievers' guide to happiness and success.
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Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in relation to the concept of focusing on personal growth and progress.
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185: How to Be Miserable
Mentioned by Jay Papasan when discussing the importance of focusing on gains rather than gaps.
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492. The Science of Self-Doubt: Transform Fear Into Your Superpower
Recommended by Carol, focusing on the concept of gap vs. gain.
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169: The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd
Mentioned by Chris Williamson when discussing self-improvement and the importance of focusing on progress rather than perceived shortcomings.
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Mentioned by Joe Buleg in the context of focusing on progress rather than the gap between current and desired states.
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186: Same as Ever by Morgan Housel
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in the context of analyzing the gap and the gain in a situation.
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174: Quit by Annie Duke
Mentioned as Amy Porterfield ’s favorite book for focusing on gains instead of dwelling on missed goals.
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Mentioned by Michael Hyatt for his concept of "measuring the gain, not the gap" in goal setting.
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Mentioned by Chris Williamson , referencing his book on the problem of constantly moving goalposts.
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#416 - End Of Year Review: 2021's Lessons, Hacks & Fails
Mentioned by Ron Babcock as a book that resonated with him and impacted his perspective on success and daily life.
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536 | Getting Personal With Personal Finance | Ron & Ginger
Mentioned by Brad in relation to focusing on progress rather than perfection.
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Buy What You Love Without Going Broke | Frugal Friends | Ep 527
Mentioned by Patrick Cummings as a book focusing on the gap between where you are and where you want to be versus the gain from where you started.
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[ 💭 ] Year-End Reflections: Embrace Growth & Let Go of Expectations
Recommended by Amy Porterfield as a book that focuses on what you've learned and how far you've come.
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How To Stop Being An All-or-Nothing Thinker
Recommended by Mike Schmitz for its insightful approach to measuring progress and achieving happiness.
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171: The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in relation to the concept of focusing on gains rather than gaps.
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