How To Be A High-Level Performer

Friend, I want to intro today’s email with a quote from Kobe Bryant:

“Greatness isn’t easy to achieve. It requires a lot of time and a lot of sacrifices. It requires a lot of tough choices. It requires your loved ones to sacrifice, too, so you have to have an understanding circle of family and friends.“

Greatness demands a lot.

It requires all of you.

Not some of the time.

Not even most of the time.

But ALL of the time.

And I hope you’re willing to pay that price.

If so, then here are 9 important lessons from high-level performers.

These serve as a helpful reminder of what is necessary:

Talent vs. Resilience

Success isn’t just about being gifted; it’s about sticking with it.

Talent helps, sure, but resilience keeps you in the game when things get hard.

Without resilience, talent is just potential that never quite hits its mark.

The Mental Game is Mostly Prep

High-pressure situations don’t reward last-minute work.

High performers know it’s all about preparation.

Those mental reps were taken long before the big moment.

The more you prepare, the less you need to sweat in real-time.

Discomfort is Where the Growth Is

You’ve heard this time and time again but:

Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone.

The top performers are the ones actively chasing discomfort.

Meanwhile, average people keep avoiding it, missing the development that comes with pushing boundaries.

Consistency > Motivation

Motivation is nice, but it’s fickle.

Real winners rely on consistency.

They rely on habits and routines that drive them forward, even when motivation fades.

Consistency is what builds lasting progress.

Self-Doubt: The Real Success Killer

Self-doubt ruins more careers than failure ever will.

The top 1% back themselves fully.

They bet all in on themselves.

They don’t let doubt eat away at their potential.

In the end, your mind is your most powerful weapon.

Pressure as a Strength Test

Under pressure, many break.

But elite performers?

They treat pressure like a test of resilience, a chance to show what they’re made of.

With mental prep, pressure isn’t an enemy; it’s a boost.

Fear of Failure: A Major Obstacle

Most avoid failure at all costs, but those at the top embrace it as a learning opportunity.

Fear of failure holds people back more than failure itself.

If you’re aiming high, you’ve got to be willing to stumble now and then.

Mental Clarity – Don’t Overlook It

When it’s time to make big decisions, clear thinking is key.

High performers know how to shut out distractions and focus on what matters.

Clarity of thought leads to better choices in high-stakes situations.

Your Mind: Asset or Obstacle?

At the end of the day, high performers master their minds.

They know it can either lift them up or pull them down, so they train it to work in their favor.

Use your mind as a tool to elevate you, not hold you back.

Perception is key.

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Much love,

Mason - Founder of New Mentalities

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