Peak Performance:
Success In College And Beyond

Chapter 13

Develop Positive Habits

Chapter Objectives

• Describe the top 10 habits of peak performers

• Focus on a positive attitude

• Adapt and change by developing positive habits

• Overcome resistors

• Use the Peak Performance success formula

Success Principle 13

Focus on SUCCESS,

not failure.

“Habits are the behaviors and activities that you perform unconsciously as a result of frequent repetition.”

The 10 Habits Of Peak Performers

• Be honest

• Be positive

• Be responsible

• Be resilient

• Be engaged

The 10 Habits Of Peak Performers

• Be willing to learn

• Be supportive

• Be a creative problem solver

• Be disciplined

• Be grateful

Change Your Habits By Changing Your Attitude

Strategies for Creating Positive Change

– Be willing to change

– Focus on the positive

– Develop specific goals

– Change only one habit at a time

– Start small

Change Your Habits By Changing Your Attitude

– Use visualization and affirmations to imagine success

– Observe and model others

– Be aware of your thoughts and behaviors

– Reward yourself

– Be patient and persistent

Change Your Habits By Changing Your Attitude

Overcome the Resistance to Change

– Lack of awareness

– Fear of the unknown

– Familiarity and comfort

– Independence

– Security

Change Your Habits By Changing Your Attitude

– Tradition

– Embarrassment

– Responsibility

– Environment

– Cost

– Difficulty

Change Your Habits By Changing Your Attitude

Contract for Change

– Take stock of common barriers

– Write a contract for overcoming barriers

– State the payoffs for meeting goals

Peak Performance Success Formula

• Confidence

• Vision

• Method

• Training

Peak Performance:
Success In College And Beyond

Chapter 13

Develop Positive Habits