Ep #93: The Winner's Mindset: Persistence, Resilience & Growth

Your voice and impact as a leader are needed in the world.

Why shouldn't it be you?

Recently at bootcamp, I had the chance to celebrate with my trainer, Justin, who has been in the personal training business for 14 years. That's no small feat given that most businesses don't make it past their fourth year. Additionally, surviving through COVID-19 and maintaining a loyal client base is remarkable.

So I asked Justin about the keys to his success, and his response was golden: “Don't let the highs get too high, and don't let the lows get too low." I think this is great advice, knowing from personal experience how easy it is to fall prey to emotions when things aren’t going well.

Justin also pointed me towards Roger Federer’s Dartmouth speech, where he speaks perfectly to the idea that consistency, persistence and resilience are key to enduring success.

Today, I’m talking about the invaluable lessons learnt from Federer’s speech and how we can implement these essential aspects in our careers and personal lives to reach the excellence we desire.

We’ll explore how ‘effortlessness’ is a myth that can be detrimental to our growth, and the reality of practice and commitment being the foundations of becoming who we aspire to be.

We live in a society that craves instant gratification, but true excellence requires embracing the grind. It's about doing the boring, tedious tasks each day, and being okay with the awkwardness and discomfort that come with growth. Just as a pianist can't perform a concerto without years of practice, we can't excel without putting in the time and effort to hone our skills.

When we let go of the unrealistic expectation to be perfect and instead focus on showing up and improving incrementally, we make significant strides toward our goals. Life, whether it's balancing work and family or aiming for professional excellence, is a journey filled with failures and successes. Embracing this process frees us to enjoy the moment and commit to continuous growth.

So, take time to reflect on what you want to achieve, why it matters and make the commitment to persistently show up for yourself. This will not only improve your life, but the lives of those around you.

Your voice and impact as a leader are needed in the world.

Why shouldn't it be you?