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The Achievement Zone
Achievement Unlocked
Getting into the achievement zone, the place of peak performance where you are unbeatable, is the desire of all top performers. Did you know that positive stress or eustress plays an important part in success? Did you ever wonder how a star athlete, an olympic winner, or an actor who has delivered a masterful performance--can concentrate totally on what they are doing? Why aren’t they distracted by the crowd? When you enter "get in the zone", you have total concentration on the task at hand, and you are totally focused on success, winning, or your best ever performance. An athlete's face is unforgettable when he focuses on his desired outcome.
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In the achievement zone
, everything comes together
and goals are met for top performance!
What Sets Winners Apart?
Top performers have learned to,
enter the "Zone" at will
. The "Zone" is a state where time seems to stand still, where your movements and actions are totally fluid and natural--but they seem effortless. No matter what you do--it works!In the "Zone", you have total peace and stillness. You are so focused that outside distractions simply don’t exist. Being in the zone is almost like an out of body experience! The physical difference between top athletes may be similar, but their state of mind – thoughts and beliefs – is different. At the moment of performance an athletes mind is focused on one thing only – success! Any doubts, worries, apprehension or stressful thoughts hinder their performance. The ability to achieve a quiet and still mind, when needed the most, is an athlete’s goal – completely focused on the desired outcome. An athlete may spend days, months or, in the case of olympic athletes, years--preparing for the moment of peak performance!
How Do You Achieve The Zone?
Getting into the Zone
is possible for anyone. In fact, many people have just sort of tripped into it. Suddenly they realize that they are performing at their highest level--and they are completely focused on the task.But, for others, it takes hard work and preparation...
- Stress is used positively - that’s eustress. The pressure for achievement can be an excellent motivator.
- Practice - Any person who achieves perfection (or near perfection) in an activity--has practiced his chosen activity so that his body knows exactly what to do...
- Emotional control - A winner has complete control over his emotions while performing. Olympic athletes have shown that you can perform exceedingly well, even days after the loss of a loved one. However, you may have seen an athlete break into tears--AFTER the performance was over. He or she maintained emotional control, DURING the performance, when it mattered most!
- Total focus - A peak performer has the ability to be completely in the moment--and to be totally focused on the activity at hand.
- Mental toughness - During a peak performance, a winner will be mentally concentrating on the activity. Negative thoughts are disgarded. There are no thoughts about what he will be having for dinner tonight!
Is The Zone for Everyone?
Everyone can learn to balance pressure with clarity, necessity and with focus – for optimal achievement performance. In the Zone
you, too, can be highly effective in your life. You can learn to be extremely productive, working to your fullest potential, systematically achieving daily tasks, and still have energy at the end of the day. You CAN be one of the few who learn to step outside of their comfort zone to
meet and achieve ALL their goals
. You can be one of the few who enter The Zone!
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