Successful people know that discipline equals freedom. Discipline in business starts with having the correct systems and plans to perform consistently. High-level performers don’t just wing it. They show up prepared. They don’t try to figure things out when they arrive. Instead, they know their opponent by understanding how they operate and what they’re doing. This preparation makes it easier to execute your plan and get things done, despite any obstacles that may arise.
Systems create discipline; discipline equals freedom.
High-level performers use systems. Systems are designed to give you an edge over your opponents. To be successful, you need to have a marketable talent, good timing, and a great pitch. Systems can help you be successful. Follow the successful people in your field to create a system that will allow you to sustain success. You can’t rely on talent alone to get ahead.
If you’re struggling with discipline, it’s because you don’t have a system in place. Any challenge with discipline is really a challenge with structure. You have the capacity but need structure to make discipline easy. The system is the process that makes you disciplined. Inconsistency occurs when you don’t have a plan. Talent and skills are not enough for success.
No matter how talented you are, you won’t be able to sustain your success without a system in place. Talent is important, but it’s not everything. You need to be able to back up your talent with skill, and you can’t do that without a system.
Successful people depend on systems.
Finding a system that produces those results and works within that framework is essential if you want to achieve specific results. Use your skills and talents to work towards the outcome you desire. Don’t try to recreate the wheel. If there is a process that works, use it.
Successful people know the value of a good system and replicate it. If there’s already a system in place that can help you achieve your goals, duplicate and repeat it. Not everyone has the same goals, but you can scale with a system in place because you’ll always get the same results.
Understanding how successful people think.
There’s a lot of pressure these days to “hustle” and constantly work hard. People believe that success comes from working hard alone, but that’s not necessarily true. Yes, hard work is important, but it’s not the only factor.
Successful people understand the value of working smarter, not harder. Understanding how successful people think can help you take your business to the next level. Pushing yourself harder and faster might help you succeed in the short term, but it’s not sustainable in the long run. Eventually, you’ll get tired and burnt out. It’s like trying to put more gas in a broken down car – it’s not going to fix the problem.
Successful people rely on systems and processes to keep their business running and to continually perform at the top level, so burnout is not a factor.
Conclusion
No one becomes a high-level performer without putting in the work. Low-level performers are not productive because they lack consistency. To be successful, you need to have a system for your product and a system for reaching your clients and audience. Be persistent, challenge yourself, and be clear about your system. Stay committed and invest in yourself. You’ll know that your system is working when you see consistent outputs. Nothing just happens.
