High performers are frustrated…

High performers are frustrated most of the time. Funny, huh. High performers want the ball when the game is on the line and when they’re surrounded by other high performers there are not enough balls to go around. High performers belief is oftentimes in front of their ability. High performers are, naturally, not patient. So, when they are asked to share the ball, take one for the team, and wait their turn, it isn’t met with grins and giggles.

High performers get frustrated.

Normal people do not want the ball. The mediocre middle is more than happy to let someone else do the heavy lifting when deadlines arrive. Faux high performers get pissed when passed over and sit around and pout. High performers may get pissed and may even feel sorry for themselves for a minute or two but not for long. High performers understand that frustration is part and parcel to performance. So, when they are told to wait their turn or are passed for that promotion that was right in front of them, they take a deep breath and get busy. They prepare for the next moment. They understand that frustration is simply the fuel of the moment and so they prepare for the next. Practice and some more practice are their outlet. High performers prepare, practice, and leave the pouting for the faux among ’em.

High performers are the few, not the faux.

High performers understand that frustration is their friend. They channel their frustration and turn it into their fuel. The next time, they tell themselves, their practice and prepartion will be rewarded. Today, in practice 46, a high performing team of eleven learned a bit about this truth. They all want to be “the man,” and NOT “that guy.” This is a tough truth to wrestle through…

What is your response when you are not chosen to take the last shot in your line of work? How well do you trust your teammmates to make the play? Do you challenge out of frustration or out of belief as your default? What are you doing to prepare for your next moment of truth with your team? Tell me more, my friend. Tell me more…