When we’re not getting the results we want, it’s common to feel frustrated and consider radical changes. Some people move to a new location, change jobs, or switch partners, believing these drastic steps will solve their problems. Others feel burned out and think a significant shift is the only way forward. However, there’s a strategy often overlooked yet proven to achieve phenomenal results. It’s embracing the power of one percent and making small, consistent improvements in many areas. I call it the 10 x 1 strategy. While the phrase 10 x our results is common, especially in innovation, in bu ..read more

As we reach the mid-year point, and the passing of our winter solstice here in Australia, it is an ideal time for pausing and reflecting on our journey so far this year. Just as nature transitions between night and day, winter and summer, and seasons change, we need to do the same. Sometimes it’s necessary to alter course slightly, or even radically. Moreover, we do this when we evaluate our progress, identify successes and pinpoint areas for improvement. Pausing and reflecting to move forward more purposefully. Importantly, it’s also a component of a high performance mindset for success. Paus ..read more

Did you know that your attention is always under threat? It’s one of your most valuable currencies, so it’s strange that we don’t take greater care of it isn’t it? Moreover, in Huna, Hawaiian philosophy, there is a principle called MAKIA. “Energy flows where attention goes.” This means, wherever you place your attention, whatever you are focusing on, uses energy, and moreover, it grows or expands. Therefore, the more you focus on your gadgets, the more likely you are to stay on them. Additionally, our thoughts, actions, and focus can alter the way our brain functions. This is exactly why it ..read more

Have you ever wondered what the dark side to high achievement is? The hidden costs to your health, happiness, results and fulfilment? Everything has a flip side, an equal and opposite. Like nature’s balance of night and day, or high and low tides, our lives operate within opposing forces. Moreover, your determination, which keeps you committed, has a flip-side. It increases stress. Furthermore, as you get used to this low layer of stress, it soon becomes normal. So, let’s dig deeper into this, and then discover four keys to navigating around the dark side of high achievement. High Achievement ..read more

Imagine having a self-appreciation barometer. Where would your score be? The higher up the barometer the more you will boost your confidence and sense of personal power. Appreciating yourself and acknowledging your wins are essential high-performance habits, yet sadly, they’re often overlooked. Moreover, for many high achievers, self-appreciation is unfamiliar territory. This is despite the fact that championing yourself and being your best supporter is a great catalyst for elevating every aspect in your life. Championing Yourself Has Numerous Benefits Including Boosting Confidence Research un ..read more

The power of nature is incredibly healing, so not surprisingly, it’s a great place to spend time in to enhance our wellbeing. Moreover, to help us better manage the myriad of daily responsibilities and tasks we all have to do. Additionally, our dependence on technology, the demands of running a business and performing optimally, require us to take care of ourselves. One of the best gifts we can give ourselves is to immerse ourselves in nature. Furthermore, science unequivocally underscores the profound healing effects nature has on our minds and bodies. Nature serves as a sanctuary, diminishes ..read more

Sleep is one of the most important functions in our life. It restores, repairs and promotes the removal of waste products our body and brain cells. Although it is a fundamental biological requirement for human health, we often underrate sleep and many people claim to have poor sleep patterns. Moreover, we fail to give it the importance it deserves. Furthermore, poor sleep patterns, sleep deprivation both have a correlation with dire accidents, life threatening illnesses, depression, and low productivity. A 2016 study by the Adelaide University found that inadequate sleep, of either duration or ..read more

Do you ever find yourself struggling to ask for help in overcoming challenges? It’s a fact that many high performers face this dilemma, feeling uncomfortable asking for support despite appearing strong and confident on the outside. Inwardly, it’s common to have doubts and insecurities, creating a low level of anxiety and stress which becomes normal. Furthermore, it creates a relentless drive to achieve. This make losing one’s edge even more daunting. Confidence is eroded as feelings of unfamiliarity and uncertainty take hold. Consequently, it’s important to find a winning way to get back on tr ..read more

At the beginning of a new year, it’s a great exercise to reflect and leverage off your most significant lessons learnt from past experiences over the year that was. Frequently, learnings come from challenges or uncomfortable experiences. Consequently, it can be difficult to see them or realise their power until after the event. However, when you can fully appreciate the learnings from past experiences, they can be useful to help navigate future challenges. So, grab a pen and paper, or gadget, and consider what are your key learnings from the previous year. Take some time to reflect on your pas ..read more

This is the time of year that many people are either winding down, madly rushing around to finish up for a break, or methodically focusing on ending the year strong and planning for 2024. Wherever you are at the pointy end of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on all you have achieved this year. It’s also a great way to leverage your small wins and take them into the new year. Three Reasons to Focus on Your Small Wins 1. We have a natural negativity bias. This explains why it’s so easy to focus on what we haven’t done, forgot, or failed at. Furthermore, research shows it takes around five ..read more