I love making observations on success and asking the question, “is there a formula for success?” In other words what makes one person more successful than another? Why is it that some people rise to the top, others hang around the middle, and the rest bring up the rear?

I spend a lot of time reading, researching, and observing. I really like taking in all of the senses, hearing great speakers, talking to them, and reading their books. All of these help give me insight and principles that I use in turn to grow my business and share with others.

Over the years there have been several key points that I have noticed to be a formula for success. So many people are looking for that “elusive” part of life where everything seems to come together and you feel like you are in the zone. We have all felt the “peak performance zone” at different points in our life. It is those times where you feel that you are doing exactly what you were born to do. Excellence, ease, and joy come naturally.

I want to share with you some points that I have observed to help you find and stay in the “Peak Performance Zone”

  1. Do What You are Passionate About. Every great leader, athlete, and average Joe that is enjoying the “PPZ” has an unquenchable passion for what they are doing. Work feels like play to them.
  2. Have a Focused Purpose. People who operate in the “PPZ” have a singular focused purpose and nearly 100% of the time, that purpose is centered around helping other people. In other words, they are people focused, not me focused.
  3. Never Stop Learning! People operating in the “PPZ” are always seeking out new knowledge. They have a thirst for information and they understand that they do not know everything.
  4. Fast Decisions. It is good to make fast decisions. Over thinking can drive you out of the “PPZ”, so get enough information, but make decisions quickly.
  5. Daily Action! I can never emphasize this enough. Getting in the “PPZ” requires daily action.

Ultimately, I have found that it really comes down to having an immense joy about what you are doing. When you love your work, the rest seems to fall into place naturally.