Inner Truth: Average to Iconic

I wanted to run you through some of the core distinctions between those who operate at average...and those who have the guts and acumen to aim for Iconic... 

1. Average performers love to talk about others. Iconic producers are obsessed with discussing their dreams. 

2. Average performers adore leisure. They know the hot tv shows, spend their finest hours playing video games and are first among friends to secure the latest gadget. Iconic producers are vastly different...their addiction is learning. They invest in books, go to conferences, mastermind with masters and do whatever it takes to make their tomorrows better than their todays. Please remember: the more you know, the more you can achieve. Knowledge is the greatness creator. 

3. Average performers resign themselves to mediocrity, thinking that the elite are somehow smarter, faster and cut from a different cloth. I call this The Myth of Genius. Don't buy into it. Iconic producers have a different perception. They get that genius and legendary is not the result of divinely-orchestrated talent. Nope. It's a lot more about focus, discipline, sacrifice, suffering, stamina and ridiculous amounts of hard work. They get that rising to world-class is never easy. But it's always worth it. 

4. Average performers disrespect time. You'll see them waiting hours for a great table in a cool restaurant. They buy groceries when everyone else buys groceries. They are often late and known for procrastination. Iconic producers understand that time is a blessing. They use their best hours for their most important pursuits. They have a clear written plan for the next 10 years, 5 years and this year. They schedule their days, knowing that structure is the doorway into freedom. 

5. Average performers use victimspeak. Everything is "a mess" or "trouble" or "a problem". But the words you use drive the energy you feel. And to rise to exceptional, you need to tap into your natural reservoir of massive energy. So iconic producers leverage their words to raise their games. Their language inspires. And reveals the fact that--deep within--they view themselves as captains of their fate versus powerless little pawns.

The author is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc. (SLI), a global consultancy to help organizations develop employees Lead Without a Title. 

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