Embrace Curiosity and a Growth Mindset FTW!

While the author was marveling at how his early days had affected his adult life in retrospect, my mind drifted to thoughts of how much the author's experiences may have be related to Childhood Emotional Neglect ( CEN ) probably was at play in his life.

I don't know if the author is aware of or has ever read the book "Running On Empty" by Jonice Webb but having the information presented in that book could be helpful background before consuming this one.

What determines how we think or make decisions more than our current mindset? One of single biggest causes of negative thinking that I have discovered may be the fixed mindset. Those that are already either familiar with this dichotomy already or possess a growth mindset will benefit most from this book though it is never mentioned.

I would suggest at a minimum to lookup these terms on your preferred internet search engine. This book would seem to assume that since you made the choice to consume the information within, you accept that you will need to change. This may seem obvious but knowing and doing are different things.

The importance of commitment to the end of negative thinking is very much a focus of this book. A commitment to transition to a growth mindset is perhaps fundamental. However, this book won't do that for you. Instead, that's a conscious, personal choice you'll have to make yourself.

As I got further, I realized that "The Genius Move" concept which is core to the book is about shifting between these mindsets through life opportunities and choosing to make growth based decisions instead. Some of these moves are to avoid people pleasing and approval seeking. However, the way the author wraps up the material in a different context isn't as clinical and may actually make more sense to people. If so, that's a win.

Self reflection or empathy can feel inauthentic without curiosity. It is a requirement for self-awareness. You can't know yourself if you're not curious about the why of your behavior first. I liked hearing the author's personal account of his own struggles with inauthenticity.

Creativity isn't about knowledge seeking but instead taking something intangible and making it tangible. Curiosity is the key to true creativity.
Curiosity is one of the knowledge emotions. It can often be the antidote to fear and can offer a better alternative to fear based decision making.

This is because you're often better informed after asking questions and taking the time to get real answers rather than acting on impulse. You're more aware of your options and able to focus more on things you can control when the motivation is curiosity rather fear.

While I believe the author may have confused creativity with curiosity, I think much of the book's message will still resonate with plenty of people that need to hear it. If you choose to consume the information contained within, ask yourself the following questions after chapter 4. Both curiosity and creativity are important. True creativity can't be achieved without curiosity.

What makes humans capable of appreciating beauty? Why do we care about anyone outside ourselves? What drives you to want to know about more about a friend, family member or romantic partner? Why do you care about how someone's day went? If a relationship ends, why did it happen? Amongst the myriad reasons possible for these, does creativity or curiosity seem like a better tool to find the answer for you?

I'm glad the author found a system that works for him and has helped others too. The book is well intentioned and there's always more to learn. I am still ignorant of so much and there's always more to learn.

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Another Incredible Book from Gay

Writing truly is a gift of Gays and one of the ways he operates out of his zone of genius. I’m thankful he does, because it gives us all the opportunity to learn how to do the same! Just like any of Gays books, this one does not disappoint and leaves you growing and expanding in your capacity to enjoy and live life fully! Highly recommend!

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Practical Exercises to transform!

Loved this follow on to The Big Leap. Gay Hendricks has given me the biggest a-ha moment of my working life! I am now pursuing my own genius after having realized that I have been holding myself back and staying in my zone of expertise. Things are really moving fast and in an exciting direction for me now. My recommendation is to listen to The Big Leap and then this book, back to back AND do the exercises. It will change your life if you take action.

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Great Listen

Fantastic info, I know as I apply these techniques, I will thive and move up in life.

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Transforming

The Genius Zone By Gay Hendricks is one of the most profound and important works on the subject of personal growth that I have yet discovered to date. I have read/listened to it many times and uncover deeper truths and revelations through every chapter of Hendrick's honest and soul-searching masterpiece. This Truimph will always live in my library.

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Genius Zone

The genius zone offers powerful nuggets on how to operate and perform at a higher capacity. It informs the reader how to utilize their time and energy thus making themselves more productive and effective.

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Brilliant! Motivating! Gay Hendricks rocks.

The Genius Zone is well worth the read, or listen on Audible. He gives practical steps to discover and operate in our Zone of Genius. I kept rewinding through out the listen trying to capture ever thought provoking action taking direction Gay was given us. I highly recommend this book.

Amazing

The book has come into my life at a perfect time. I recommend this book to anyone looking to truly commit to changing their habits and living in their creativity.

Lost Credibility

I was tracking until I got to the point where he explains how relieved he was to "unburden" a former gf of his guilt when he finally came clean about cheating in her. I understand one needs to set boundaries, but as someone who was cheated on and then had to confront the cheater in order to drag out a confession, the author's approach seems more skewed toward selfishness than anything else.

Amazing

It's the third book from Dr. Hendricks that I read on a row. They are compact hand-on guides with no fluff to start living the life of your dreams.