By Bigg Success Staff
05-15-08

Peak Performance

 

When peak performance is discussed, it’s often about athletic pursuits. However, it can also apply to any of us seeking the most of our chosen professions. Just like athletes, we have to prepare mentally and physically to reach the top.

Mindset
#1 – Find your passion.

#2 – Define your vision of success.

#3 – Find your opportunity / niche.

#4 – Set goals that lead to your vision of success, step-by-step.

#5 – Get started … take action.

Feed your mind
#6 – Read, listen to, or watch something that inspires you every day.

#7 – Read great works of literature and listen to great music.

#8 – Learn a little bit about a lot of things.

#9 – Take up a creative hobby to learn to be more creative.

#10 – Talk to people. Learn about their personal and professional interests so you learn.

Fuel your body
#11 – Eat right.

#12 – Exercise.

#13 – Get enough sleep.

#14 – Balance your personal and professional lives.

#15 – Give yourself down time, whatever that means to you.

Practice
#16 – Participate in classes, workshops, seminars, etc. in your chosen field.

#17 – Also take every opportunity to build your soft skills.

#18 – Get a mentor / coach.

#19 – Rehearse in front of a mirror.

#20 – Role-play.

Improvement
#21 – Learn from your mistakes.

#22 – Learn from your successes.

#23 – Learn from the mistakes of others.

#24 – Learn from others’ successes.

#25 – Focus on the next iteration … work to be a little bit better today.

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