Living a "better-than-good" life isn't about material wealth alone; it's about a holistic alignment of your spirit, mind, and talents. To move beyond the mundane, Ziglar identifies three critical pillars that form the foundation of a life you truly can't wait to live. 1. The Fuel: Passion
Peak performance is a result of deliberate actions and better-than-good habits. This includes maximizing "dead time," such as your commute, for personal development. 3. The Compass: Purpose
Once you have the fuel of passion, you need the mechanics of peak performance to move forward. This isn't about being perfect from day one—it's about the willingness to do something poorly until you learn to do it well. Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can't Wai...
While positive thinking facilitates action, "positive believing" involves an optimistic hope grounded in a strategic plan to achieve your goals.
True passion often involves serving others. Ziglar famously noted that you can get everything you want in life if you just help enough other people get what they want. 2. The Engine: Peak Performance Living a "better-than-good" life isn't about material wealth
Passion and performance are aimless without purpose. Purpose provides the "why" that keeps you going when performance dips or passion fades. Better Than Good | Summary, Audio, Quotes, FAQ - SoBrief
Passion is the prerequisite for everything else. Ziglar describes it as the "driving force" behind motivation and success. Without it, you are merely going through the motions. The Fuel: Passion Peak performance is a result
You cannot wait for inspiration to strike; you must "go after it with a club".