Are you all in?
In Steven Pressfield's book, he talks about "Turning Pro" - a decision point where you finally commit to going for it, to living and creating your true life's work. Have you got to that point yet?
Accepting that most of us are still 'amateurs' and a work in progress on that front, the following in the book I found particularly useful as a call to action on the path to elevating mindset, performance and outcomes:
20 Qualities of a Professional:
✅ 1. Shows up every day
✅ 2. Stays on the job all day
✅ 3. Is committed to the long haul
✅ 4. Knows that the stakes are high and real
✅ 5. Is patient – defers gratification
☑ 6. Seeks order (defines processes and puts in place effective systems)
☑ 7. They do not wait for inspiration, they act in anticipation of it.
☑ 8. Acts in the face of fear
☑ 9. Accepts no excuses
☑ 10. Plays it as it lays
✅ 11. Is prepared
✅ 12. Does not show off (ie: being ego led)
✅ 13. Dedicates himself to mastering technique
✅ 14. Does not hesitate to ask for help
✅ 15. Does not take failure or success personally
☑ 16. Does not identify with his or her instrument (what they do and how they perform is outside their self-image)
☑ 17. Endures adversity
☑ 18. Self-validates
☑ 19. Reinvents themselves
☑ 20. Will not be distracted
How many of these do you tick off regularly and consistently?
I've definitely got a few gaps to work on!
From this list, where would be a good place for you to pay attention to next to elevate your own performance and results?
In Steven Pressfield's book, he talks about "Turning Pro" - a decision point where you finally commit to going for it, to living and creating your true life's work. Have you got to that point yet?
Accepting that most of us are still 'amateurs' and a work in progress on that front, the following in the book I found particularly useful as a call to action on the path to elevating mindset, performance and outcomes:
20 Qualities of a Professional:
✅ 1. Shows up every day
✅ 2. Stays on the job all day
✅ 3. Is committed to the long haul
✅ 4. Knows that the stakes are high and real
✅ 5. Is patient – defers gratification
☑ 6. Seeks order (defines processes and puts in place effective systems)
☑ 7. They do not wait for inspiration, they act in anticipation of it.
☑ 8. Acts in the face of fear
☑ 9. Accepts no excuses
☑ 10. Plays it as it lays
✅ 11. Is prepared
✅ 12. Does not show off (ie: being ego led)
✅ 13. Dedicates himself to mastering technique
✅ 14. Does not hesitate to ask for help
✅ 15. Does not take failure or success personally
☑ 16. Does not identify with his or her instrument (what they do and how they perform is outside their self-image)
☑ 17. Endures adversity
☑ 18. Self-validates
☑ 19. Reinvents themselves
☑ 20. Will not be distracted
How many of these do you tick off regularly and consistently?
I've definitely got a few gaps to work on!
From this list, where would be a good place for you to pay attention to next to elevate your own performance and results?
START EVERY DAY PURPOSEFULLY
Do you consciously set yourself up to succeed each day?
Start every day well, by 'warming up', exactly like high-performance athletes do.
Purposely set yourself up for success first thing in the morning, and even throughout the day when you find yourself waning.
Focus on five:
G – GRATITUDE- Start the day with gratitude, for all you already have and are
R - REFLECT on your goals & life vision – reset your aim
E - ENERGISE your mind, body & spirit - breathe, fuel, move, connect
A - ATTITUDE – consciously choose your approach to the day
T – TAKE TIME to plan your day, set your intentions & where you want to invest your attention
It's easy to just jump into the day. To plough into emails and check your socials. Instead, first INVEST 15 mins to prime yourself, to be at your peak.
High performance starts with mindful planning and preparation, especially focusing on yourself.
In the words of Ryan Reynolds in Free Guy. 🌟 "Don't have a good day, have a GREAT day!" 🌟
Start every day well, by 'warming up', exactly like high-performance athletes do.
Purposely set yourself up for success first thing in the morning, and even throughout the day when you find yourself waning.
Focus on five:
G – GRATITUDE- Start the day with gratitude, for all you already have and are
R - REFLECT on your goals & life vision – reset your aim
E - ENERGISE your mind, body & spirit - breathe, fuel, move, connect
A - ATTITUDE – consciously choose your approach to the day
T – TAKE TIME to plan your day, set your intentions & where you want to invest your attention
It's easy to just jump into the day. To plough into emails and check your socials. Instead, first INVEST 15 mins to prime yourself, to be at your peak.
High performance starts with mindful planning and preparation, especially focusing on yourself.
In the words of Ryan Reynolds in Free Guy. 🌟 "Don't have a good day, have a GREAT day!" 🌟
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