The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success

Stop chasing future happiness and unleash present joy by measuring your progress backward

Dan Sullivan

2021

7 Key Insights

About This Book

Most of us live with happiness always somewhere ahead—chasing the next goal, ideal, or moment that never quite arrives. The Gap and The Gain flips that script. You’ll discover how to break free from a pursuit mindset that keeps you anxious about tomorrow and start measuring your life against where you began. Through practical coaching tools, striking real-world examples, and clear psychological frameworks, you’ll learn to turn every setback into a springboard, appreciate daily wins, and build unstoppable momentum. This transformative guide empowers you to live happier now, boost confidence, and create lasting success.

About the Author

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author (Willpower Doesn’t Work, Personality Isn’t Permanent) with over 100 million blog reads. Dan Sullivan is cofounder of Strategic Coach, the world’s leading entrepreneurial coaching program that has guided more than 20,000 founders. Together they blend rigorous research, deep coaching experience, and entrepreneurial insight to deliver powerful, accessible tools that transform mindsets and accelerate success.

Biggest Takeaway

By applying these insights you’ll: 1. Feel immediate joy and confidence by recognizing everyday progress. 2. Convert failures and challenges into fuel for growth. 3. Develop self-determination with your own success criteria. 4. Sleep better and wake energized through a simple evening ritual. 5. Build resilience and improve health by reducing chronic stress. 6. Foster stronger relationships by appreciating others’ gains. 7. Sharpen focus and productivity with a proven “three wins” habit.