Guide to Pre-Game Rituals: Business Edition

Ever notice how the most successful people seem to have their quirky pre-game routines? There's a method to that madness, and it's time you got in on the action.

?Why Your Morning Coffee Isn't Just Caffeine—It's Business Strategy

Look, B.D.(me staring in the mirror), we both know that rituals aren't just for sports stars throwing chalk in the air or eccentric CEOs wearing the same black turtleneck every day. They're your secret weapon for closing more deals while doing less work—the ultimate Lazy Overachiever move.

Picture this: You've got a massive pitch in 20 minutes. Your palms are sweaty, mind racing with "what-ifs," and suddenly you can't remember if you included those Q2 projections. Sound familiar?

That's exactly why you need a pre-game ritual that's more strategic than a game of chess and more reliable than your favorite client's monthly retainer.

?The "No-BS Pre-Game" Ritual Playbook

For the Sales Call That Could Make Your Quarter:

1. The Two-Minute Power Stance: Stand like you've already closed the deal—shoulders back, chin up. Science says this actually changes your hormone levels. I'm not making this up!

2. The Competitor Crush: Review the last three deals you stole from your competition. Remind yourself why you're the shark in this ocean.

3. The Deal Mantra: Repeat your personalized closing phrase three times. Mine? "True gravity creates its own momentum." (See what I did there?)

For Handling That Client Who's More Difficult Than Tax Season:

1. The Prehistoric Perspective: Before the call, write down "Will this matter in 5 years?" on a Post-it note. Keep it visible.

2. The Silent Scream: Take 30 seconds in private to get all your frustrations out. Then lock that emotional baggage away like it's your ex's phone number.

3. The Empathy Enabler: Spend one minute imagining what might be causing their difficulty. Not because you're a therapist, but because understanding their pain points gives you leverage.

?Real Talk: Why This Actually Works

It's not just woo-woo nonsense. That pre-pitch ritual is actually rewiring your brain:

Scientists found ritual performers experienced 35% less anxiety before high-stress tasks.

Your brain can't tell the difference between a ritual you made up yesterday and one passed down for generations—it responds to the consistency.

When you follow the same sequence before each profitable activity, you're basically Pavlov's dog—except instead of drooling, you're priming yourself to close deals.

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?The Lazy Overachiever's Extra Edge

Here's where you get to be both lazy AND an overachiever: Once you establish your ritual, it becomes automatic. No more wasting mental energy on psyching yourself up—your ritual does the heavy lifting.

Remember what I wrote in "Grow Sell and Retire"—the most valuable businesses create systems that don't depend on the owner's constant attention. Your pre-game ritual is the same principle applied to your mental game.

?The Action Plan (Because What's the Point Otherwise?)

1. Identify your highest-profit activity.

2. Design a 3-5 step sequence that takes less than 10 minutes.

3. Practice it religiously for two weeks.

4. Track your results—because data doesn't lie, even when clients do.

Stop treating your biggest money-making activities like they're just another calendar entry. Give them the ritual respect they deserve, and watch your results multiply while your effort stays the same.

Isn't that what being a Lazy Overachiever is all about?