What the heck is an Upper Limit? Coined by Gay Hendricks, Ph.D, and best-selling author, it refers to a moment, an instance, where we create something — such as a roadblock for ourselves — that allows us to retreat from reaching a new level, a level of excellence, or maybe even the coveted level of genius. Even if you are wildly successful, an upper limit problem can be holding you back from reaching your true potential.

When have you noticed drama in your life? Does it surround you just when you are about to experience a big, amazing and maybe frightening change? Does your retreat from this moment of greatness bring relief and then guilt or regret? Chances are you are running from a shift to your next great thing in your life and you’re keeping yourself and others from experiencing the new you. This is you reaching your Upper Limit! As human beings, we know and understand long periods of pain and misfortune. What Dr. Hendricks shows us is that it really is possible to experience the opposite perspective, and reach a level of success and prolonged contentment in our lives.