Turning Mediocrity into Greatness- A book by Steve Siebold
Do
you see yourself as middle-class or world-class? No, it's not about
what's in your bank account; it's about what sets world-class performers
apart from those who are just "average," no matter what their
profession.
Steve Siebold, an internationally recognized expert in the field of peak performance
and mental toughness, spent more than 20 years conducting interviews with
champions, researching the psychology of peak performance and learning what sets
world-class performers apart.
Class: Turning
Mediocrity into Greatness.
Below are some of Steve's thoughts about what distinguishes world class performers from those who are merely "good enough":
· The Middle Class competes...the World Class creates.
· The Middle Class avoids risk...the World Class manages risk.
· The Middle Class loves to be comfortable. The World Class is comfortable being uncomfortable.
· The Middle Class hungers for security...The World Class doesn't believe security exists.
· The Middle Class sacrifices growth for safety. The World Class sacrifices safety for growth.
· The Middle Class focuses on having.The World Class focuses on being.
· The Middle Class is frustrated...The World Class is grateful.
· The Middle Class has pipe dreams...The World Class has vision.
· The Middle Class trades time for money...The World Class trades ideas for money.
· The Middle Class is problem oriented. The World Class is solution oriented.
· The Middle Class sees itself as a victim. The World Class sees itself as responsible.
· The Middle Class thinks it knows enough...The World Class is eager to learn.
· The Middle Class chooses fear...The World Class chooses growth.
What are you - and want to be - Middle Class ("average") or World Class ("champion achiever")?