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5 simple ways to level up in any career (and life): 1. Act like a (mental) athlete Treat your mind and brain like elite athletes treat their bodies. 2. Delegate outside your zone of genius Outsource everything except your highest-value work. 3. Time-block Schedule deep work during your peak energy hours. 4. Measure your progress Track the 3-5 metrics that actually move the needle. 5. Build a 'Personal Board of Directors' Surround yourself with people who've been where you want to go. Being a professional has nothing to do with your title or salary. It has everything to do with your mindset and habits. You already have what it takes, Now build systems that prove it. 🔖 Save this and pick one to start tomorrow. And follow me Ben Meer for more actionable content.
Ben “Delegate outside your zone of genius” is such a simple but powerful reminder. Focusing on your highest-value work while leaning on others accelerates growth like nothing else. 👏
Especially the personal board of directors, having the right people to challenge and guide you is the fastest way to grow in any field.
I especially love the “mental athlete” part. We normalize strength training… but not cognitive conditioning. Mental endurance is a competitive advantage.
Ben Meer success isn’t built on willpower — it’s built on systems. Discipline might get you started, but design keeps you consistent. When you stop relying on motivation and start relying on structure, growth becomes inevitable.
Excellent list, Ben. Great share.
Oh, I just read Jeffrey Pfeffer's book called "the 7 Laws of Power" and the part about not being normal stood out. It's all about measuring your progress and pivoting, Ben Meer. Great book, by the way.
Going 'pro' is the ultimate decision anyone wanting to achieve more in life has to make. Do you want even more entertainment or real actualisation?
Ben, #4 is the real work: finding the 3-5 metrics that actually move the needle, and having the discipline to ignore the 50 vanity metrics.
Success isn’t just talent.. it’s systems, mindset, and who you surround yourself with.
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18hI started treating my week like training blocks, deep work, recovery, review. My output went up, stress went down. Small systems, big shift.