"The real secret of world-class performers is not the daily routines that they develop, but that they stick to them. That they show up, even when they don’t feel like it." — Peak Performance
In this summary, you'll learn the peak performance equation and how to create your own peak performance portal (a simple pre-work routine that shifts your brain into a highly-effective work mode).
You're hardwired to push harder for others than for yourself, and research shows that the top way to prevent burning out is to feel like you're giving to others. Therefore, just before getting to work, spend 30 seconds visualizing who depends on your work and how much they'll appreciate your willingness to do quality work. Then, return to this purpose-fueled feeling whenever your energy starts to fade.