Get Steady: Essays at the Foundation of Sustainable High Performance

This book explores what it means to perform at a high level in a sustainable, meaningful way. It challenges the constant rush of modern life - our focus on speed, productivity, and nonstop ambition - and offers a different approach built on self-awareness, balance, and intentional action.At its core is the High Order Performance (HOP) Framework, which breaks performance into four key areas:Bedrock (Eat, Move, Sleep): the foundation of physical well-beingLanguage, Communication, and Relationships (LCR): how we speak, connect, and shape our experiencesGAP (Grit, Growth, Gratitude, etc.): the mindset and character behind long-term successHOP: deeper ideas around performance, purpose, and self-reflectionInstead of a step-by-step system, the book offers short, practical essays meant to be applied in daily life. Readers are encouraged to slow down, reflect, and align their actions with what truly matters.There’s no final destination or quick fix. Just an ongoing process of showing up with intention. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it. Read more