There's a counterintuitive truth about achievement: Often, a focus on the "process" outperforms a fixation solely on outcomes. This "mastery paradox" shows up everywhere - from elite athletes to top executives. When we obsess over results, we shift focus away from the task itself, activate performance anxiety, create cognitive load, and miss the incremental improvements that lead to breakthrough success. Consider the benefits of another type of mindset, a "mastery" or "process" mindset: ? Reduces performance pressure ? Deepens learning through deliberate practice ? Creates sustainable motivation ? Improves resilience after setbacks High performers and antifragile people measure progress against their previous self, not arbitrary endpoints. Next time you face a challenge, ask yourself: "Am I focused on proving my worth or improving my craft?" What processes are you currently working to develop mastery in? Comment below ?? #MasteryMindset #PerformancePsychology #Antifragility Nick Holton, Ph.D. Adam R. Wright, PhD, LAC, CMPC
