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Mentioned in 66 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 66 episodes

Mentioned by Jonny when discussing overcoming past problems and reframing current challenges.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in relation to the concept of 'gap and gain'.

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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 as

Amy Porterfield

’s favorite book for focusing on gains instead of dwelling on missed goals.

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Know Your Numbers: The Game-Changing Shift Most Entrepreneurs Skip

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 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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Mentioned by

Jay Papasan

as one of his most recommended books for entrepreneurs.

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Mentioned by

Ron Babcock

as a book that resonated with him and impacted his perspective on success and daily life.

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Mentioned by

Brad

in relation to focusing on progress rather than perfection.

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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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Recommended by

Chris Williamson

as a fundamental concept for driven individuals, focusing on measuring progress against past performance rather than future ideals.

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#397 - Dr Benjamin Hardy - A High Achievers' Guide To Happiness

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

Mentioned by

Dan Sullivan

as one of the books he wrote with Ben Hardy after being introduced to him.

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What's In It For Them: Ambition & Agency with Joe Polish and Dan Sullivan - 10xTalk Episode #240

Referenced by

Ryan Mickler

to illustrate the progress one can make by reflecting on who they were in the past.

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