The Hole and the Acquire: The Excessive Achievers’ Information to Happiness, Confidence, and Success

Great read, highly recommend
A very necessary reminder. It’s really hard to escape the comparison game in your career and personal life. At some point you stop looking at how much you’ve accomplished because you’re taught to go for the next level or target. You end up becoming depressed by progress instead of empowered by it. I read this book every couple months to reinforce that yes-I should always be improving but unless I track it and celebrate it goes forgotten. Thanks Ben & Dan

Well worth the read
Really enjoyed this book, helps you remain focused on the progress you have made

A Transformative Mindset Shift
“The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success” by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan introduces a simple yet profound concept that has the potential to transform the way individuals, particularly high-achievers, measure and perceive their progress. The central idea revolves around shifting focus from the elusive “Gap” — the space between one’s current reality and an idealized future — to the tangible “Gain” — the progress made relative to one’s past self.Dr. Benjamin Hardy, drawing on Dan Sullivan’s teachings, positions this concept as a masterclass in positive psychology, healthy relationships, mental well-being, and high-performance. The book emphasizes that measuring oneself against an ever-moving ideal often leads to dissatisfaction and unhappiness, especially for ambitious individuals. Instead, the authors advocate for evaluating progress by comparing one’s current self to their former self, thereby fostering a sense of appreciation for achievements and creating a positive mindset.The GAP and the GAIN concept, developed through Sullivan’s extensive work with successful entrepreneurs, becomes a psychological tool that allows individuals to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments. By periodically reflecting on personal and professional achievements, readers can experience a shift in perspective, realizing the extent of their progress that might have been overlooked while constantly aiming for distant goals.The book suggests that this mindset shift carries significant psychological benefits, fostering feelings of gratitude, motivation, and confidence. It is presented as a deceptively simple yet multi-layered concept that can lead to greater fulfillment and success. The authors argue that even during challenging times, understanding and applying the GAP and the GAIN concept can create a positive feedback loop, boosting motivation and paving the way for future accomplishments.”The Gap and The Gain” offers readers a transformative mindset shift, encouraging them to measure success not against unattainable ideals but against their own past achievements. With its roots in the coaching practices of Dan Sullivan, this book provides a practical and accessible guide for high-achievers seeking greater happiness, confidence, and success by focusing on the tangible gains made in their journey of personal and professional development.

Source of self reflection
Finally, a book that taught me more about myself than any book outside of scipture. Measuring backwards builds optimism, faith and hope .

The idea of measuring your progress backward is very powerful and transformative. I highly recommend this book, especially if you have already come very far in your life achievements, but, despite that fact, you tend to feel anxious, unsatisfied or unhappy about your “unreached ideals”. Just go ahead, grab a copy and read the book! I thank the authors for sharing their wisdom and experience.

Es liberador reconocerte a ti mismo que el camino que ya has recorrido es impresionante, y que por tanto, no hay motivo para no estar orgulloso de uno mismo.Desde ese punto de alta estima, cualquier reto del futuro es más asequible.Ese estado mental es lo que nos regala este libro, por eso parece de lectura obligatoria.