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3 Ways to Stay at the Top of Your Field

By Peter Daisyme | Entrepreneur Magazine | April 26, 2023

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Achieving mastery is something most professionals equate with success, but there are a variety of ways to get there. Building skills from what you’re naturally curious about can get you there. Coming up with a promising business idea and not giving up on it until it thrives is another path. Some, admittedly, rise to the top by letting their passions drive them.  But not everyone finds it easy to climb the career ladder. You may take early failures as signs that you should switch jobs. Maybe you believe a temporary loss of enthusiasm for your work means it’s not right for you. Or you struggle with burnout.

While these uncomfortable feelings can sometimes lead you to more fulfilling job choices, they’re not necessarily indications you should give up. Everyone deals with setbacks, even those at the top of their games. Michael Jordan is known for his outstanding abilities on the court but admits to missing more than 9,000 shots. It takes a persistent curiosity to get to the top and stay there. Here are some ways to start using this approach in your own career.

1. Focus on the present.  High performers are known to have a laser-like focus. They’re not worried about what happened earlier in the day or what might come up later. The immediate task is what matters most. And they give their all to it, concentrating on what they need to do to succeed in the present.  To cultivate the focused flow state of a high performer, make a habit of anchoring yourself to the present moment. You can do this by noticing your surroundings, limiting distractions like social media and focusing on one task at a time instead of multitasking.
2. Develop a growth mindset.  Those who stay at the top of their field are always learning. They’re hungry for knowledge. And they want to uncover what they don’t know to get better at what they do. Rarely do high achievers assume they know everything about an industry, individual role or task. Their education can happen in the classroom or the real world. Nonetheless, they consciously seek learning opportunities by observing others, analyzing their missteps and asking questions.  These methods are part of a growth mindset, which believes abilities can evolve.
3. Find a mentor.  Soaring to great career heights, no matter what they are, is more difficult when you attempt to do it alone. You’re relying on limited knowledge and perspective. You may be unconscious of what you don’t know until you face roadblocks. Having a mentor by your side can shorten your learning curve and point you in the right direction. You may even avoid mistakes they made, gaining an advantage from their challenging experiences.

3 key takeaways from the article

1. Achieving mastery is something most professionals equate with success, but there are a variety of ways to get there. Building skills, coming up with a promising business idea and not giving up on it until it thrives are the another paths. 
2. Set back such as you may take early failures as signs that you should switch jobs. Maybe you believe a temporary loss of enthusiasm for your work means it’s not right for you. Or you struggle with burnout.  Bu they’re not necessarily indications you should give up. Everyone deals with setbacks, even those at the top of their games. 
3. It takes a persistent curiosity to get to the top and stay there. Some ways to start using this approach in your own career are: focus on the present, develop a growth mindset, and find a mentor.

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Topics:  Entrepreneurship, Personal Development