I know I talk about being a high performer a lot. This website is only for them, after all. What is a high-performer, really?
First, being a high performer is not about having money. High performers attract money as a side effect, and many people have money but are not high performers. The guy with a big inheritance sitting on the beach is a low performer. Being able to sit on the beach is a happy consequence of being a high performer, but is not the goal of the high performer.
What Are the Benefits of Being a High Performer?
- Never have to worry about money. Again, this is not necessarily about having money, but never having to worry about not having enough. Learn the distinction. It is so liberating.
- Protected time. Because they work so diligently to block their time, they can do enjoyable things and never feel guilty about it.
- Sought-after. People seek them for knowledge, not the other way around. They are the thought-leader in their field.
What Do High Performers Do?
- Work smarter, not harder. They set up systems so they can do less work. They value the work that they do, even enjoy it.
- Hire. They pay others to do low efficiency labor for them. They know the value of their own time and only do the work that brings the most value. They pay others for everything else.
- Place more value on their time than their money. They set their own schedule and stick to it.
- Value relationships. This could be with employees, partners, and family. High performers know that one cannot make money without having some sort of relationship with other people.
- Learn. They are constantly reading, listening, and watching. They always are learning about their craft and other people around them. They use this knowledge to their advantage. Let me say that again: they are constantly reading.
- Budget. Despite having money, they continually try to limit expenses. They don’t need to be seen with a fancy car, boat, or house. Warren Buffet famously lived almost all his life in the same small Omaha house he purchased for $35,000.
- Manage their Authority. They know when to give Authority and keep Authority when necessary. Read my book about this to learn more.
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