The Dip
After any big milestone in a process there is a dip.
The energy required to pull off the milestone push is not sustainable, and you naturally downshift afterwards.
The urge to keep pushing at the same pace may exist, but the effort required to do so feels increasingly colossal.
Great leaders account for the dip.
The best way to manage it is to allow it to play out while actively preparing for the inevitable energetic rebound.
The worst way to manage it is to pretend it is not a thing and keep grinding.
The Grind mentality sounds great on the surface.
It ignores a simple performance principle: progress is not a static linear line.
A performance-focused mentality recognizes that the dip allows for valuable reflection and calibration which enables even greater output long-term.
Respect the dip.
Espresso filled eggs,
- Morning Cup