The 12 Pillars of Peak Performance: A Story About Becoming a Peak Performer

If you're a coach, read this. We'll be implementing the 12 Pillars this spring. I highly recommend this book and anything by Brian Cain.

He is a great author.

A journey to peak performance, in a most enjoyable read. I read through the whole book in one sitting. Thank you

Going from his early writings I suppose to this style was a bit of an adjustment. It's very good, it's entertaining and it's very quick and easy (2 days max to read). Very good things to put in to action, but don't look for too much depth on them. Good ideas and a good start or supplement to his other stuff. Definitely would recommend it, its such a quick read, and has great stuff.

Great Job!

Don't just read it, study it.

Brian Cain weaves his peak performance user’s guide into an unforeseen encounter at an airport between Matthew Simonds, an apparently very successful consultant who is at a crossroad in his life, and Coach Kenny, a former Olympic athlete and current sport psychologist, who remains at the top of his game, despite his advanced age. Coach Kenny introduces Matthew Simonds to the 12 Pillars of Peak Performance at the airport where both men are stuck due to the cancellation of their flight.The value of the book under review lies in its nuggets of wisdom. The short list of nuggets mentioned below is an invitation to pick up this book and put it into practice.1. You need a coach and an accountability partner to first master and then get continuously better at the 12 Pillars of Peak Performance for living a life of excellence and fulfillment in all areas of life (p. 33).2. There are two primary mindsets: a growth / elite and a fixed mindset. What is yours (p. 56)?3. With no mission, motto, vision, and principles (MVP) Process, you get distracted by the noise, the glitz, and the glamor (p. 62).4. How you choose to spend or invest the 86,400 seconds given to you every day will dictate almost everything in your life (p. 68).5. You need to keep records because measurement is motivation (p. 80).6. You need a team and you must invest into the relationships that matter most to you or, like muscles unattended to, they will become weak (p. 88).7. There is no greater gift than your presence. It is a 100% commitment to the moment, to the people you are with, to your family, to your customers, to totally being where your feet are (pp. 96-97).8. Focus on what you can control and let go of what you cannot. That is the formula for success (p. 102).9. Feeling sorry for yourself is a worthless emotion. You need to remember that your attitude determines your altitude and the altitude you take is always a decision you make (p. 114).10. Peak performance is a lifestyle, not a magic bullet. Remember, what is built to last is not built fast (p. 124).11. The secrets of your success are hidden in the routines of your daily life. Do not be average. Average is the best of the worst and the worst of the best (pp. 133-134).12. Awareness To Win (ATW) is being able to check in on your mental and emotional state accordingly to keep yourself in the best state for a peak performance in that moment (p. 138).In summary, the 12 Pillars of Peak Performance lifestyle is not a sprint, but a never-ending marathon.

The 12 Pillars of Peak Performance is a great investment into any library. Brian gives us the 12 pillars that if followed will lead you to a life of excellence. Written in storybook form makes for an easy quick read packet with great info.

Less than average. The author has completed better work.