
#podcast: PERSPECTIVE OF THE MIND #episode: 13, season 1 Happy New Year, everyone! We’re stepping into the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Zodiac. The Snake symbolizes transformation, renewal, and personal growth. This year encourages us to release old baggage and embark on a journey of embracing the new, taking bold steps toward a better future. What better time to have as our guest someone who teaches us how to take a big leap in life—just like the title of one of his bestselling books, The Big Leap! Today’s guest is Gay Hendricks. He is a renowned psychologist, the author of numerous books (many of which have become bestsellers), and holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University. He is also a professor in Counseling Psychology with decades of experience in personal growth and transformation. Let’s take a leap of faith and elevate our personal development to the next level with the insights of Gay Hendricks. 01:15 What is the Upper Limit Problem about? 05:23 Why do self-sabotage? 7:13 How can we change unconscious beliefs, especially the ones that are deeply engrained in our brains? 14:38 How do we put new programs into our brain? 19:00 Does change require effort, or something else? 20:39 How can we overcome fears, including the fear of death? 25:05 How can we address the parts of ourselves connected to self-sabotaging behavior? 27:02 How does Gay connect fear of death for creativity? 29:45 Disloyalty and Abandonment towards others prevents us from growing 31:07 A personal story about Gay overcoming the fear of abandonment toward his ex-wife and his mother 37:15 The belief that more success brings a bigger burden prevents us from growing. 42:43 The crime of outshining others: Why do we fear it? 45:08 Why do we find it difficult to get into the Zone of Genius? 46:13 The game that I play with every guest __________ Follow Gay Hendricks On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hendricks.gay?igsh=d2VzOWxtb2F3MjZ3 Hendrick's Institute website: https://hendricks.com/ Follow me: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift_the_m... Follow the Podcast: on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perspective... __________ Thank you! I will meet you in the next Episode. __________ ❗️Disclaimer: Everything provided on this podcast is solely for informational, educational and entertainment purposes. The information provided shall not be considered diagnostic, treatment of health condition, or anything similar and under any circumstances shall not replace medical or mental health treatment.❗️ With ❤️, Diyana