High Performance Thinking

Tobi Pearce Edition

Turning Your Business into a Lab

How can I think about and set up my business as a laboratory where I run experiments to learn what does and doesn't work? (Source)
What's the theory of my business? (Source)
- What makes my business work?
- What makes my business not work?
On running experiments:
- "Everything is a risk. Doing something is a risk. Doing nothing is a risk. So why aren’t you doing something anyway?" (Source)
- Am I only perceiving the risks, or am I also focusing on the opportunity? (Source)

Team Management

Am I setting proper expectations? What am I assuming people understand that they need more context on? (Source)
On communication:
- Am I being clear about the definitions of the terms I'm using to make sure I'm on the same page with the people I'm talking with? (Source)

Prioritization

"Every single time you say yes to something, you are also saying no to another opportunity." (Source)
- What are you saying no to by saying yes to this opportunity?
- What are you saying yes to by saying yes to this opportunity?
  - Example: You say yes to a speaking gig. You just said yes to: 2 days of travel, 3-4 days of being out of the office, jet lag, not being able to schedule meetings during this time, etc.

Productivity

Am I focused on today, or worried about tomorrow? (Source)
Am I working in the right direction? (Source)
For every incremental unit produced, what is the associated cost, return, and the relationship between the two? (Source)
- Ex. Looking at CAC to LTV

Your Psychology

Am I failing or just still in the learning phase? (Source)
"Even when we lose control of everything around us, we still have control over our thoughts and actions." (Source)
- What do I have control over in this situation?
- What don't I have control over?
Am I demotivated or just afraid? How can I establish an attitude of enduring and using this fear FOR me? (Source)
How can I unlearn the desire for instant gratification? (Source)
What kind of discomfort am I willing to experience today in return for a lack of regret in the future? (Source)
Is the discomfort and emotional exhaustion I'm feeling actually a totally normal part of the growth process as a leader and entrepreneur? (Source)
Do I have problems or excuses? (Source)
Am I impressing myself? (Source)
On imposter syndrome (Source):
- What do my emotions say and what does the data that surrounds this insecurity say?
What discomfort and fear can I lean into versus away from? (Source)
"To be a successful entrepreneur you must at all times be an infinite learner." (Source)
- What would an infinite learner do? How would they approach this?