Many people I meet in business today never come close to their potential. They have performance fears or even phobias. Traumatic or embarrassing experiences from school, sport or their family’s criticism closed off some aspect of their life force, creativity and even an inner-connection.
The first two parts of this article ( May and June) were entitled Spiritual Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence. Growth and development in these areas provides one with the subjective foundation they need to excel. It inspires the courage needed to move out of their comfort zone and to think outside the square. And also to be consistently passionate about one's unique gifts and talents.
The objective elements of performance is a real life trigger for our greatest insecurities. The truth is that our past failed purposes is what most causes us to put our foot on the brakes. People hesitate because they anticipate more disappointment. We do have both the ability and the courage to expose blind spots - which represent our unconscious incompetence. When we become consciously incompetent, even though it stings, we can move forward, seek both the support and technical training to transform our weaknesses into strengths.
Once we become competent consciously, things begin to get exciting. We must repeat the task over and over as we move towards excellence. Jack Nicholson once said, “it takes 20 years to make the actor” which was when he won his first Oscar for best actor at age 45. After he broke that personal barrier he then proceeded to set a record for Oscar nominations. You get the drift ~ unconscious competence requires total embodiment. When you do it so well that you don’t have think about it, then you become a master.
Performance intelligence training provides a solid foundation. When you know the rules, the game of life is much easier and you can remove the guessing and winging it. You really can break on through to the other side and achieve what truly reflects your greatness as a person, performer and leader. Your embodiment is an acquired skill and not something you are born with. This pathway of excellence is not for the faint of heart, it’s not for everyone. | 
