How I Became A High Peformer

Jefferies Jiang
2 min readJun 1, 2024

Becoming a high performer involves a combination of mindset, habits, skills, and continuous improvement. Here’s a guide to help you become one:

  1. Set Clear Goals: Define what success means to you in various aspects of your life — career, health, relationships, etc. Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.
  2. Develop a Growth Mindset: Embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and see failures as opportunities to grow. Believe in your ability to improve through effort and perseverance.
  3. Prioritize and Focus: Identify your most important tasks (MITs) and prioritize them. Use techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix to distinguish between urgent and important tasks.
  4. Manage Time Effectively: Use tools like calendars, planners, or productivity apps to schedule tasks and allocate time wisely. Avoid multitasking and set aside dedicated time for focused work.
  5. Continuous Learning: Invest in your personal and professional development. Stay updated with industry trends, read books, take courses, attend workshops, and seek mentorship.
  6. Take Care of Yourself: Maintain a balance between work and personal life. Prioritize self-care activities such as exercise, adequate sleep, healthy eating, and relaxation to sustain high performance.
  7. Develop Essential Skills: Identify the skills required for your role or desired career path and work on improving them. These may include communication…

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