How to Make Growth Predictable So You Win Every Time

We’re revisiting a key segment of Mindstep #3: Prepare to Win on Purpose as part of our ongoing focus on the common characteristics of the highest performers in their fields. In particular, we’re looking at Step A, which we call Championships Are Scheduled.

Having worked with, learned from, and mentored some of the best in the world, we’ve seen firsthand the importance of preparation and intentional planning. One such example is Dr. Ara Suppiah, a renowned performance coach who has guided some of the world’s best golfers and tennis players, including major champion winners and #1-ranked athletes.

The Power of Intentional Scheduling

When I asked Dr. Ara what sets his top-performing clients apart, his answer was simple but profound: “Their championships are scheduled.” To reach #1 in the world, you must win the majors—the four most important tournaments in the year. Every single champion knows when these events are scheduled well in advance. Their entire year is structured around these key moments because they know they need to peak when it matters most.

This principle isn’t limited to sports. Whatever your craft, there are moments when being at your best is non-negotiable. For me, when I was a retail insurance producer, October 1st was my major championship. Nearly half of my annual revenue came due on that date, and my team and I had to be at peak performance. This wasn’t left to chance.

Reverse Engineering Success

Success isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. Just as elite athletes plan their schedules around their majors, my team and I did the same with our October 1st deadline. At the start of each year, we identified this critical date and reverse-engineered our strategy. We planned everything that was within our control—day by day, week by week, month by month—leading up to that moment.

We even scheduled vacation time with this in mind, ensuring that we were mentally and physically prepared when the stakes were at their highest. This strategy allowed us to focus our energy on the periods that mattered most. As the deadline approached, we couldn’t afford distractions, illness, or fatigue. Our performance during that window was everything.

Identify Your "Majors"

Every high performer has periods where their best is required. If you don’t identify these times, you risk treating everything as equally important—which means nothing is. That’s why it’s essential to recognize your own “majors.” Plan for them, prepare for them, and structure your year around those crucial moments.

Opportunities are always on the horizon. Will you be ready? The champions are already scheduling their wins. Those who are prepared will seize those opportunities. Those who aren’t? They’ll be left behind.

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Start planning with ELEVATION180 today. Identify your “majors” and make sure you’re prepared to perform at your best when it counts the most. Don’t leave success to chance—take control, schedule your win, and unlock your peak potential.

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