Finding Your Zone of Genius w/ Gay Hendricks
Are you ready to break down the walls to a better life? In this conversation, Gay Hendricks shares the insights and wisdom he's gained throughout his career in psychology and relationships. He delves into the zone of genius and how it's a place where you can truly be yourself and express your gifts in the world. Gay speaks about his longtime relationship with Katherine Hendricks, which is an inspiring example of how committed two people can be to each other. Tune in and rediscover yourself!
Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind transformation for more than 45 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), and his latest book is The Genius Zone.
Key Highlights:
[00:01 - 07:31] Opening Segment
• Gay shares his background and work
A leader in the fields of relationship and body-mind transformation
• How Gay's books have had a profound impact on Amanda's life
• Why you should reconsider your relationship with alcohol and pursue your zone of genius
[07:32 - 15:44] Taking Responsibility vs Blame
• How Gay and Kathlyn's appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" changed their life
• The three things Gay wanted in a relationship and why
• He ended his four-and-a-half year relationship with his then-girlfriend
[15:45 - 23:55] A Flow of Loving Connection
• Gay shares how he met Kathlyn
A life-changing moment for both of them
Being together ever since and are married for 41 years
•Gay and Katlyn have written 12 books together and have done 500 TV shows
[23:56 - 32:19] Conscious Loving: How to Reach Your Upper Limit Problem
• Be aware of your thoughts, and feelings, and take responsibility for your actions
• To avoid reaching your upper limit problem, it is important to have a clear understanding of what you want
• Why Gay decided to do a list of three "absolute yeses" and three "absolute nos" about what he wanted in a relationship
[32:20 - 40:17] How to Find Your Zone of Genius
• How to overcome obstacles in your life and live in zones of genius
• What the zone of competence and competence is all about
• Amanda shares how she found her zone of genius
[40:18 - 48:00] How to Overcome the Upper Limit Problem
• How alcohol has been a barrier to success for Amanda
• The main reasons why people drink
• Why there's a need for courage to break free from old habits
[48:01 - 58:37] Closing Segment
• How to support Gay's message and mission
• One of the main reasons why people are afraid to be in their zone of genius
Want to connect with Gay? Follow him on Instagram. Visit his website, and rediscover yourself in three essential ways!