MINDSETMonths to result

Performance

The art of execution

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Performers, athletes, and executives

Not ideal for

Those who prefer a more structured and predictable approach

Overview

Why this framework exists

Performance is the art of execution, the ability to deliver a high-quality outcome under pressure. It is used in various forms of performance, from music to sports to business. Performance can be used to create a sense of excellence, achievement, or success, and is a fundamental element of execution.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Performance is the key to creating a sense of excellence, achievement, or success.
  2. Performance can be used to create a sense of engagement, tension, or resolution.
  3. Performance is a fundamental element of execution.

Steps

2 steps
  1. Identify the performance
    Determine the skills and practices that will be used to create the performance.
    Pro tipUse a consistent performance to create a sense of flow and continuity.
    WarningAvoid using a performance that is too complex or unpredictable, as this can create a sense of confusion and disorientation.
  2. Apply the performance
    Use the identified performance to create a sense of excellence, achievement, or success.
    Pro tipExperiment with different performances to find the most effective and engaging solution.
    WarningBe mindful of the overall impact of the performance, and make adjustments as needed.

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Examples

1 cases
Using performance in execution

A performer uses a consistent performance to create a sense of flow and continuity in a show.

OutcomeThe show is well-received by the audience, and the performer is able to engage and entertain the viewer.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Using a performance that is too complex
Using a performance that is too complex can create a sense of confusion and disorientation, rather than a sense of flow and continuity.
Failing to consider the audience
Failing to consider the audience can result in a performance that is not effective or engaging, rather than one that is tailored to the viewer's needs and preferences.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of performance has been used in execution for centuries. It is based on the idea that the ability to deliver a high-quality outcome under pressure can create a sense of excellence, achievement, or success. By using performance, performers and executives can create a sense of engagement, tension, or resolution, and engage the audience.

Source

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Source · ESSAY
Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions
Shane Parrish · 2020
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