“Success is not overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
As a high-performance coach at Microsoft and leader of teams around the world, I have had the privilege of working with some of the most talented individuals in the industry.
Over the years, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of high-performance practices in helping individuals, teams, and leaders reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
Through shipping products that change the world and bringing out the best in people, I have identified the top 50 high performance practices that are essential for success.
These practices are grouped into themes such as mindset, productivity, self-care, skills, stress management, and teamwork.
Whether you are an individual striving for personal excellence, a team looking to maximize your potential, or a leader seeking to inspire and empower your team, these practices can help you reach new heights of success and fulfillment.
So, let’s explore the top 50 high performance practices and discover how they can transform your life and work.
Top 50 High Performance Practices
If you’re looking to take your personal or professional life to the next level, then you’ll want to explore our list of the top 50 high performance practices.
These practices are designed to help you optimize your mindset, productivity, self-care, skills, stress management, and teamwork.
Each practice has been carefully chosen based on its ability to help you perform at a higher level and achieve your goals.
They have been organized into themes to make it easier for you to navigate and understand how each practice relates to one another.
While each practice is powerful in its own right, they also work together in synergy to create a holistic approach to high performance.
By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can cultivate a mindset and lifestyle that supports your goals and helps you perform at your best.
So let’s dive in and discover the top 50 high performance practices that can help you unlock your full potential.
Mindset:
- Adopting a growth mindset
- Believing in oneself
- Developing a positive attitude
- Focusing on the present moment
- Having a clear purpose or vision
- Practicing gratitude
- Visualizing success
Productivity:
- Batch processing
- Creating a daily routine
- Delegating tasks
- Eliminating distractions
- Prioritizing tasks
- Setting clear goals
- Time blocking
Self-Care:
- Balancing work and personal life
- Getting enough sleep
- Maintaining physical fitness
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Nutrition and hydration
- Taking breaks and vacations
- Time for hobbies and relaxation
Skills:
- Active listening
- Asking for feedback
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Developing effective communication skills
- Lifelong learning
- Networking
- Public speaking
- Self-reflection and self-awareness
- Writing skills
Stress Management:
- Deep breathing and relaxation techniques
- Exercise and physical activity
- Expressing emotions in a healthy way
- Humor and laughter
- Journaling
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Positive self-talk
- Setting boundaries
- Seeking support from others
Teamwork:
- Collaboration and cooperation
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and understanding
- Encouraging open communication
- Holding oneself and others accountable
- Leading by example
- Respect for diversity
- Sharing knowledge and resources
- Supporting team members
- Valuing and recognizing team members
- Working towards a shared vision or goal
Expert tip: Build your own checklist of the practices to help remind you what you need to work on most, and refine it with time. Your checklist should grow with you.
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