Dr. Gay Hendricks on Taking the Big Leap into Your Zone of Genius

Episode 202: Psychologist and best-selling author, Gay Hendricks talks about finding your zone of genius, upper limit problems, and achieving success.

Guest Biography

Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks). He is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu, as well as a new mystery series featuring a Victorian-era London detective, Sir Errol Hyde. His latest book, Conscious Luck, reveals eight ways to change your fortunes through the power of intention. Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. His new book, The Genius Zone, was published in June 2021.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Identifying and staying in your Zone of Genius
• How to effectively say, "No" -- especially to things not directly in your Zone of Genius
• Finding a mantra or central intention that can guide every decision you make

Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/202

Find more from our guest:

• www.hendricks.com
• www.Geniuszonebook.com
• Instagram
• facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Dr. Jean Houston
• Buckminster Fuller
• Michael Gerber
• Michael Dell
• Jerry Jones
• Robert B. Shapiro
• Blaise Pascal
• Brian Tracy
• Walt Whitman

Books:

• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
• The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity by Gay Hendricks 
• Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Money Tip of the Week

• Child Tax Credit expansion and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

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