Characteristics of Peak Performers
The characteristics (called the five fundamental peak performance proficiencies) of peak performers, cut across all performance arenas. Whether it be attitude, motivation, preparation, concentration, the ability to enter the flow state, coachability, being a team player, leadership, or the ability to relax under pressure, the peak performer possesses common elements under any conditions. These fundamental proficiencies are: awareness of the self in all domains, control of effort, visualization, cognitive skills, and self-programming.
These five fundamental peak performance proficiencies are master skills that all top achievers have in their performance toolkits. The individual performing at peak has learned and mastered them and knows how to apply them in particular situations and also can creatively adapt them in new and unusual situations.
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