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In this episode of the "Lucky 13 Podcast", hosts Mike and Josh discuss the concept of "the gap and the gain" from a book by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy. They explore how this concept, which involves comparing oneself to an ideal, can lead to disappointment and jealousy. They share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of measuring growth and progress against one's past self. They also discuss setting goals from a gain perspective, fostering an environment of growth, and challenging current thinking to achieve better results.
 

The gap and the gain (00:05:00) Explanation of the concept of "the gap and the gain" from the book by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy.

Comparisons and the gap (00:07:15) Discussion on how comparing oneself to others or an ideal can lead to disappointment and how the gap exposes this.

Measuring progress (00:07:58) Exploration of the concept of measuring oneself against previous achievements and goals rather than external factors or ideals.

The Gap vs The Gain (00:08:45) The speakers discuss the concept of the gap, which is the expectation we have of ourselves that we can never reach, and the gain, which is the objective starting point for growth.

Operating in the Gap as Parents (00:09:27) They talk about how operating in the gap affects their parenting and how they have learned to focus on the gain and appreciate their children's growth.

Evaluating People in the Gap (00:13:32) The hosts discuss how leaders often evaluate their employees in the gap, focusing on what could have been, rather than acknowledging the improvements and growth they have made.

The gap and the gain (00:17:57) Discussion on the tendency to constantly try new things and the potential negative impact on workforce productivity.

Stop trying, start mastering (00:18:22) The idea of focusing on mastering a few things instead of constantly trying new things, leading to better results.

Paradigm shift in thinking (00:20:17) A story about a paradigm shift in baseball strategy and how it applies to business and personal life, emphasizing the importance of thinking differently.