Managing Your Performance In Life & Work
Managing your performance isn’t just about quarterly reviews or workplace metrics—it’s about knowing where you stand in every area of life so you can grow with intention. In this episode of The Present Professional, John and Tony explore practical ways to measure and improve your performance both at work and beyond.
From the power of journaling and sleep tracking to the discipline of an athlete’s mindset, you’ll learn how small, consistent actions can create massive results over time. The conversation dives into the role of feedback—how to receive it without letting ego get in the way, and how to distinguish between supportive and honest mirrors in your life. John and Tony also unpack the three triggers that can shut down your ability to listen—truth, relationship, and identity—and share strategies to transform feedback into fuel for growth.
You’ll hear personal stories about rethinking habits, building meaningful accountability systems, and nurturing the right communities to deepen your roots. Whether you’re tracking personal goals, striving for peak performance, or simply wanting to live with greater awareness, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and take the next best step toward the life and career you want.
Key Themes:
Self-assessment beyond workplace metrics
The athlete’s mindset for daily performance tracking
Journaling, sleep tracking, and habit monitoring
The role of community in personal and professional growth
Giving and receiving feedback effectively
Overcoming truth, relationship, and identity triggers
Balancing self-critique with self-compassion
Building consistent accountability systems
What we discussed:
2:06 Growth mindset in performance management
6:22 Sleep tracking benefits
10:07 Life-changing practices for consistency
14:08 Reflecting on personal performance
19:22 Honest feedback and performance
21:11 Feedback conversation triggers
27:06 Identity triggers in feedback
32:03 Identity and self-rooting
33:57 Community and growth support
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