If you’re aiming for exceptional performance in your health, finances, relationships, and career, think of yourself like a fast-growing startup.
Every startup has investors—stakeholders committed to its success.
In your life, these “investors” are the people who track your progress, challenge your assumptions, and push you to improve.
Identify them. They could be friends, mentors, teammates, or family members who genuinely want to see you excel.
Share your goals boldly, whether that’s running an 10k race, scaling your business, or mastering a new skill. High performers don’t shy away from accountability; they welcome it.
Treat your supporters like a personal board of directors: keep them updated, ask for feedback, and stay open to constructive criticism.
But don’t limit yourself to those in your immediate circle. Seek out new “investors”—coaches, online communities, or masterminds where people are hungry for growth. The right group can expose blind spots and spark breakthroughs, helping you reach levels you might not achieve on your own.
Finally, be an investor in others. Offer your insights, celebrate their achievements, and hold them to the same high standards you set for yourself. This creates an environment where everyone lifts each other higher.
When you operate like a startup with investors, you keep the momentum going: always iterating, measuring, and refining. Align yourself with committed supporters, and watch your results compound as you strive for—and surpass—your biggest goals.