3 Key Takeaways from Working with Elite Performers

Having worked with the most elite performers across sports, military special operations, and more, we often get asked what we've learned from the people at this extreme level of the performance spectrum. In this article, we'll outline our findings to give you a glimpse into what sets them apart.

1. We are all human.

Elite performers are still humans. And they focus on the human element in their daily performance journey. Mental and emotional well-being, relationships, habits, behavioral tendencies, personal biases, and fears are all critical elements to understand if you want to reach peak performance.

2. The human body is amazing

The human body is capable of so much more than we think. Our minds are the limiting factor. Learning to take your foot off the mental brake, a challenging but extremely actionable undertaking, unlocks huge performance potential.

3. 3 traits set them apart

Dedication, commitment, perseverance, toughness, resilience, discipline, and hard work are all table stakes traits at the highest level. What truly sets tier 1A apart from tier 1B is intentionality, attention to detail, and mastery of your thoughts and emotions.

There is no level of performance that can't be reached with the right training. By preparing your body and mind to be as resilient as possible, pushing past the made-up limits that are genetically set to help us survive, you can achieve anything.