The margin of error at the top is minimal. If you climb the performance ladder in any field, this truth becomes abundantly clear: talent is everywhere. The greatness gap does not rest on sheer potential, intense work ethic, or consistency—in fact, these traits are essential. Rather, the differentiating force is mentality.
We have a definition for strong mental resilience: completing and embracing difficult actions. It is not enough to simply do difficult tasks. Someone who does hard work because they “have to” will be outperformed by those who eagerly anticipate a challenge. Instead, we must learn to love doing hard shit. It is only through cultivating acceptance of tribulations and a respect and admiration for the process that we transform our mentality.
For this, we have several tools at our disposal: mindfulness, positive self-talk, visualization, and grit.
If you’re curious, check out some of our other blog posts on mental resilience—The Antifragile Mind or A Game of Inches.
