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People tend to throw around the word “clutch” so haphazardly these days that it is beginning to lose its true meaning. “Coming up clutch” is the best way to describe a heroic effort when the going gets tough. But having the characteristics of being a clutch performer ensures that the tough keep going.
No Fear
Many individuals don’t reach their full potential because they fear the unknown. Staying within your comfort zone might be the easiest way to go through life, but a simple life isn’t always the best. Clutch performers scoff at the thought of taking the easy road because they are fearless and ready to take on the world. Being able to rise to the occasion when so many others curl up and hide makes you a valuable commodity for any situation.
Imagine Your Success
When you fearlessly jump into something, you better believe you will succeed with every fiber of your being. Clutch performers can picture closing a sale, driving home the winning run, or making a clutch shot before it happens. The positive imagination is what drives them to make the improbable happen. The more you prosper in crucial situations, the clearer the path to success, and it’s easy to believe you’ll be clutch 100 percent of the time.
Brimming With Confidence
Preparation breeds confidence. The biggest unsung heroes remain poised in a troubling situation. If a customer is losing their cool and threatening to take their business elsewhere, it’s easy to panic and freeze up. But the confident sales representative remains cool under pressure by keeping their head above water. The most clutch postseason hitters in MLB history had confidence, which is why they always delivered.
You cannot second-guess yourself and let doubt creep in. If you fall into that trap, you will lose that confidence, and it may be a chore to find it again. Hold your head up high, your chest out, and give yourself the self-assurance that you are the best at what you do.
Winners Give Extra Effort
There are a million cliches that coaches and managers like to toss out to illustrate how giving that little extra turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. But demonstrating your hustle and grit will make anyone working with you smile from ear to ear. Ideally, your consistent effort will motivate others around you. Leading by example is a surefire way to guarantee the best results. After all, if you consistently rise to the occasion, it should motivate others to be nipping at your heels to be the next clutch performer.
Dependable As They Come
Being clutch boils down to being dependable. Can you answer the bell when someone calls your name? If so, that dependability proves how clutch you are. When the New England Patriots were trailing in the final two minutes of a game, you knew they were in good hands because Tom Brady was as dependable as anyone on the gridiron. You want to be the Tom Brady in the field you’re in. Take the bull by the horns and prove that there’s no one better at what you do than yourself.
These characteristics of being a clutch performer remain constant, regardless of your profession. You can try reprogramming your brain if you lack any of these traits. Before you know it, you’ll be the go-to person when your company needs a big effort.
