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014 - The Coach Up: Why Bad Days Matter More Than Good Days
Feb 19, 2024
Focus on improving bad and average days for sustainable growth. Small steps forward are more valuable than overexertion. Embrace average days and maintain a positive mindset. Consistency in work ethic is key for progress. Olympic gold medalist example and two-step metric for evaluating progress.
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Quick takeaways
- Improving on bad days leads to sustainable progress by raising the floor and focusing on consistent growth.
- Changing the perception of bad days as setbacks to opportunities for growth and resilience is crucial for long-term success.
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Raising the floor: Bad days matter
Raising the floor means focusing on improving bad days instead of obsessing over amazing days. By making progress on bad days or not letting them ruin the week, sustainable progress can be achieved. The concept of regression to the mean suggests that after a series of bad days, improvement is more likely. Instead of striving for heroic efforts, becoming a better average over time leads to sustainable progress. Too much attention is given to great and worst days, while the majority of days are average. It is important to avoid overexertion and focus on small consistent steps forward.
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