3 Common Skills of High Performers

What differentiates the highly successful person from the rest? Whether you’re an athlete, a business professional, or a performer of any variety, your life requires you to perform well to truly reach your potential and be successful in your daily life. There have been several studies and reviews examining the common habits, traits, and skillsets of these high-performing individuals. Here are three habits of highly successful people:

1. Effective Goal-Setting. High performers are often high achievers because they have learned the art of effective goal-setting. Goal-setting helps guide what it is we’re striving for. It’s critical to your success to write down your goals and create actionable, tangible steps that create notable progression toward the goal. It is not enough to say “I want to build a successful company.” You must identify steps that will help you work toward achieving the goals. Through goal setting, you can alleviate the pressures that contribute to anxiety and work toward your goals by taking action.
2. Taking Action. Many people get paralyzed by fear and anxiety, worrying about the future and various unknowns. High-performers are able to convert uncertainty and/or worry into actionable items. Action can be taken to work toward goals, in addition to items in both their personal and professional lives. This can be seen in self-care, as well as business. High-performers excel because they are persistent and persevere through challenges.
3. Building Habits and Routines. Routines are essential to reaching peak performance, both personally and professionally. It seems like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done that needs to be done. The key is to be strategic and build routines into your day that are consistent. This will send a signal to your brain that it’s time to perform. People with anxiety often worry about the future, which is sometimes called anticipatory anxiety. You can create routines that incorporate mindfulness practice to serve as a calming or stabilizing anchor, allowing you to achieve maximum efficiency.

How can you incorporate these skills into your life? Start with small steps that you can consistently incorporate into your daily life. Recognize the progress along the way, and continue to build your positive mindset and strengthen your confidence. The key is consistency, whether it be with self-care, routines, or goal-setting. It's critical to create habits that are reproducible and consistent. Once you master these three skills, you'll be propelled toward success, allowing you to perform well in your personal and professional lives.