excellence, actually 077 - Peak Performance: 10 Rules for Sustainable Excellence
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Sep 26, 2024 The discussion dives into the essence of sustainable excellence, as illustrated by the Detroit Tigers' growth strategy. Listeners learn to shift from outcome-based thinking to a mastery-oriented mindset, emphasizing self-improvement and consistency. Techniques for navigating discomfort and maintaining calm in stress are shared, alongside the dangers of comparison in personal growth. Self-compassion is highlighted as crucial for resilience, and a community support system is presented as essential in the journey toward lasting achievement.
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Be Best at Getting Better
- Focus on continuous improvement, not just being the best.
- This avoids the "arrival fallacy" and sustains motivation.
Process Over Outcomes
- Adopt a process-oriented mindset, focusing on small steps.
- Forget the big goal after setting it; focus on daily actions.
Consistency Over Intensity
- Prioritize consistent effort over intense bursts of activity.
- Avoid burnout and injury by pacing yourself for long-term gains.
