In this episode, I break down how the "killer instinct"—the relentless drive that sets legends like Kobe, MJ, and LeBron apart—applies to entrepreneurs determined to reach mastery.Discover how to test your limits, bounce back from setbacks, and avoid common pitfalls on the path to business greatness.Here are 3 Key Takeaways:1. The Edge is Essential: The killer instinct, or "the edge," isn’t just about talent—it's a mindset and way of being that drives you to push beyond your comfort zone, stay hungry, and become a true student of your craft. Entrepreneurs need this edge just as much as athletes.2. Understand and Leverage Momentum: Like in sports, momentum in business can shift for better or worse. Recognize when your motivation fades or your environment resists change, and use this awareness to reset your “thermostat”—that is, your sense of what’s possible and achievable.3. Watch Out for Mastery Pitfalls: Achieving mastery isn’t a straight path. Drawing from George Leonard’s "Mastery," I list the 13 pitfalls to avoid, from obsession with goals to inconsistency and perfectionism. Knowing these traps is the first step to overcoming them. They are:<ol><li>Conflicting Way of Life</li><li>Obsessive Goal Orientation</li><li>Poor instruction</li><li>Lack of competitiveness</li><li>Over competitiveness</li><li>Laziness</li><li>Injuries</li><li>Drugs</li><li>Prizes and medals</li><li>Vanity</li><li>Dead seriousness</li><li>Inconsistency</li><li>Perfectionism</li></ol> Ready to Master Your Mindset, Mission, and Message?If today’s episode spoke to you, don’t just listen—step behind the curtain and <a href="https://www.elzieflenard.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">join the Journey Feed</a>. Inside the <a href="https://www.elzieflenard.com/feed" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Journey Feed</a>, you’ll get:<ol><li>Unfiltered Mentorship Notes – Straight talk, “Elzisms,” and faith-driven insights to help you align purpose and profit.</li><li>Backstage Access – Go behind the scenes of the Journey to Mastery movement with raw lessons, unseen stories, and deeper context.</li><li>Focus Prompts & Reflections – Practical tools to help you lead with intention and master your week.</li><li>Private Invites – Be first to join Fix Your Focus challenges, workshops, and live experiences.</li><li>Exclusive Content – Access behind-the-scenes stories and lessons from my journey of building Kingdom-first ventures.</li></ol> <a href="https://www.elzieflenard.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go Deeper With The Flame Starter Book</a>Take the next step and grab <a href="https://www.elzieflenard.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flame Starter: The Art of Self-Mastery</a> — your guide to living In Purpose. On Purpose.™<a href="https://journeytomastery.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support The Mission</a>If the Journey to Mastery podcast has helped you grow, consider contributing to help us continue creating faith-centered tools, resources, and conversations for kingdom entrepreneurs like you. I am an independent podcaster and your support helps keep me going.

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