Learn How to Bring Your A-Game Everyday with Performance Coach Jordan Montgomery
Learning to gain a competitive edge is a goal for most entrepreneurs, executives, salespeople, and professional athletes. This focus on finding ways to be better than your competition can be best exemplified by the booming self-improvement industry which reached over $11.6 billion dollars in 2019 (MarketResearch.com). To understand ways to bring your A-game, we decided to interview top performance coach Jordan Montgomery who has trained some of the most successful NFL athletes, fortune 100 executives, and more on this topic.
Engaging in Consistent Feedback Loops
One vital behavior of those consistently outperforming their competition is a willingness to ask for and incorporate feedback. Jordan emphasizes the importance of feedback loops in continuing to sharpen your skills and stand out from the crowd. One of his favorite quotes is from John Wooden “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” In other words, the most successful people never stop trying to improve, and they believe that they can learn something from every person and every situation they are in. This consistent feedback loop ensures constant improvement and refinement and often gives that competitive edge.
Be a Life-Long Learner
In addition to regular feedback, those who are top performers in their field also have a consistent focus on self-improvement. They see the value in continuous learning and they regularly read, listen to podcasts and attend events where they will learn new ideas and information. Although it seems simple Jordan often finds that clients who are at their best have found ways to incorporate these learning habits into their daily routine. As Zig Ziglar said, “What comes out of your mouth is determined by what goes into your mind.” Often the first step toward success is as easy as taking a step back to pour into yourself by learning something new.
Be Grounded in Something Bigger than Yourself
Another key attribute of those who consistently outperform their competition is those who have a solid connection to a purpose greater than themselves. They are firmly anchored by a “why” that motivates them to perform better, work harder and persevere through adversity. For Jordan, he finds that he tends to perform at his best when he continues to focus on his anchors, faith, and family. Specifically, he says, “Jesus was the ultimate example, and my relationship with him is super important, so if I want to stay sharp, I start there.” The same is true for Jordan’s clients – those who are connected to their “why” often outperform those around them. Find a mission or a purpose that’s bigger than yourself, and you’ll find yourself moving mountains.
Although there are many attributes found in those at the top of their profession, the common thread amongst them all is their ability to ask for and incorporate feedback, their continuous focus on self-improvement and learning, and their connection to a “why” or a purpose greater than themselves.
