The one element that stands out most clearly among our peak performers is their virtually unassailable belief in the likelihood of their own success.

- Charles Garfield

The fact is, the difference between peak performers and everybody else are much smaller than everybody else thinks.

- Charles Garfield

Peak performers see the ability to manage change as a necessity in fulfilling thier missions.

- Charles Garfield

Self-mastery calls for thorough familiarity with one's mental and emotional strengths. And it calls for sustaining a commitment to personal growth -…

- Charles Garfield

On course doesn't mean perfect. On course means that even when things don't go perfectly - you are still going in the right direction.

- Charles Garfield

All athletic accomplishments begin with volition; that is, the desire and willpower necessary to succeed. Volition affects more than thoughts and fee…

- Charles Garfield

I've discovered that numerous peak performers use the skill of mental rehearsal of visualization. They mentally run through important events before t…

- Charles Garfield

Workaholics are addicted to activity; super achievers are committed to results.

- Charles Garfield

People who have committed to a service/advocacy role will tell you that some of the sublimest pleasure they have ever experienced comes in the contex…

- Charles Garfield