“None of us have our acts together; we are all works in progress.”— Steve Griffiths
Steve’s words at the recent Future of Leadership Masterclass in Sydney resonated deeply with me, and I know they struck a chord with many others as well. Why? Because it’s true, and it reminds us that perfection isn’t the goal—progress is.
Throughout my life, I’ve chased perfection, and that pursuit has led me on an incredible journey, but I’ve made many sacrifices along the way:
At 26, I stopped drinking alcohol.
At 27, I pushed my body to its limits by training for the London Marathon in just six months.
At 35, I overhauled my diet, challenging my body even further.
At 40, I introduced meditation into my life, despite a packed schedule.
At 43, I began tracking my daily habits and journaling my thoughts each morning.
At 47, I decided to disconnect from mainstream news.
Each of these changes were difficult at first, but they eventually became my new normal. Now, I can see the return on investment of these practices—they’ve equipped me to support others in ways I never imagined.
Today, I’m not quite the all or nothing person I once was. I’ve learned about the importance of relaxation and recovery, and I do indulge in life’s simple pleasures. However, when I feel anxiety creeping in, I elevate my daily habits to quickly regain my equilibrium.
Moving towards High Performance
A key tool that supports my own personal performance is a daily check-in process that gives me the space to reflect and see things more clearly.
Research shows that the adopting a consistent habit of reflection has been shown to improve wellbeing and lead to:
- Increased capacity
- Improved memory
- Improved focus
- Improved follow-through
- Improved sustainable performance
Over the years, I have developed a daily practice that incorporates reflection, gratitude, planning and intention setting. It has become my non-negotiable daily habit, and i have pulled it all together into a PDF to help you start to elevate your own daily habits.
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