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The most common reason people lower their standards is because they're afraid people will leave them. Ask yourself: What does it say about you and your organization when you live in fear of underperformers leaving?

Leadership is getting people to do things they wouldn't normally do.

Take a page from Will Guidara, bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality and realize that "one size fits one." In other words, everyone is driven differently, and it's your job to drive people based on how they are wired.

Do you want to be the person (and use the language) of someone who is trying to get even or someone who wants to accomplish a dream?

Others can feel your bitterness. They also can feel your passion and desire to get better. The biggest impact on all your interactions is your attitude.

An article about the Netflix series The Playbook where Patrick Mouratoglou, the famed tennis coach, discussed the concept of tanking

When you hit a roadblock, stay focused on how to overcome it. I see too many people who avoid adversity and immediately distract themselves with a new problem. Remember that the only way out is through.

Financial freedom. The more money you have, the harder it is to be corrupted and make choices that go against your vision.

Live frugally until you have a seven-figure net worth. Be aggressive when it comes to investing in your business and cautious when spending on personal goods.