THE 1% MINDSET: WHAT THE TOP PERFORMERS DO THAT MOST PEOPLE NEVER WILL

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Good morning Grinder,

Have you ever wondered why some people start at the very bottom-with no money, no connections, no special advantages-and somehow rise to the top of their industry? Why do certain people become unstoppable closers, powerful entrepreneurs, or elite performers, while others with the same opportunities stay stuck in the same cycle for years?

Why do some people experience explosive success while others plateau? What makes someone get up, keep pushing, and keep fighting long after most people quit? And most importantly, is this something you can learn?

These questions matter because the journey to the top never begins at the top. It begins on day one, when you're confused, overwhelmed, behind everyone else, and full of uncertainty. And yet, every top performer-every millionaire founder, every elite salesperson, every industry leader-started exactly there.

This week, I want to break down a powerful message from Patrick Bet-David, one of the most respected entrepreneurs and thinkers today. In his video, "The 1% DO THIS To Achieve Anything They Want (START DOING THIS)," he reveals a truth that most people never understand about success.

Before we dive into the lessons, let's talk about who Patrick is-and why listening to him matters.

Who Is Patrick Bet-David?

Patrick's life did not start with privilege. He wasn't born into wealth. He wasn't handed a network. He wasn't given a head start. His story begins in war-torn Iran during the Iranian Revolution. As a child, he fled the country with his family, living in a refugee camp for two years before arriving in America with absolutely nothing.

No English.

No money.

No stability.

No identity beyond "the kid who escaped war."

When he entered the American school system, he struggled academically. When he entered the workforce, he struggled professionally. He served in the U.S. Army, worked his way into the financial industry, and eventually became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the insurance world. He later built Valuetainment, a global media platform millions of people follow for business and personal growth.

Patrick is not a motivational speaker who talks about success. He's someone who built everything from zero, which is why his insights hit differently. He speaks from the trenches-not from theory.

The Hidden Difference Between the 1% and Everyone Else

In the video, Patrick explains that the top 1% do something that most people never think about: they operate from a clear, deliberately constructed identity.

Most people react to life. The 1% design who they want to become.

This means they do not make decisions based on how they feel today or what their emotions tell them in the moment. They act based on the future identity they are committed to building.

Regular performers say, "I hope I can do this."

Top performers say, "This is who I am now, and I will act like it."

This identity shift is subtle but life-changing. Once you adopt a new internal identity-closer, leader, producer, achiever-your actions rise to match.

Here is the part that Patrick doesn't sugarcoat: for most people, staying average feels safer. It feels easier. It feels predictable.

Becoming elite requires doing uncomfortable things on a consistent basis. It means waking up when you don't want to. Making the call when you feel scared. Studying when you're tired. Practicing the skill when you'd rather relax.

Top performers do these things because they stopped negotiating with themselves. They stopped asking, "Do I feel like doing this?" They replaced it with, "This is what someone at the top does-so I do it."

That is the science behind their consistency. Their identity and systems protect them from emotional ups and downs.

The Power of Systems Over Motivation

One of the strongest points Patrick makes is that the 1% rely on systems, not motivation. Motivation fades. Inspiration gets tired. But systems-routines, habits, schedules-carry you even when you're not mentally sharp.

Most people say, "I need to feel motivated to start." Top performers say, "I need a system so I never depend on motivation."

This applies to every career, especially sales. The people who hit the top of the leaderboard aren't the ones who wait for the perfect mood to make calls. They follow a predictable process: A set number of calls A set number of follow-ups A daily schedule A weekly review A monthly target

Their performance is not a surprise. It's engineered.

Success Is the Result of Identity → Routine → Momentum

Patrick's framework can be summed up like this: Your identity shapes your decisions. Your decisions shape your routines. Your routines create your momentum. Your momentum builds your results.

This is why the early stages of success feel slow and frustrating. You're re-wiring old habits. You're pushing against old identities. You're building momentum from zero.

But once momentum kicks in, everything changes. You feel more confident. Opportunities open up. People respond differently. Your closing improves. You walk into rooms with more certainty. And eventually, the gap between you and everyone else becomes obvious.

What You Can Take Away Right Now

The most powerful lesson from Patrick's message is this: You don't need to be perfect. You don't need to know everything. You just need to commit to the identity of the person you want to become-before the results show up.

You become the top performer long before the numbers prove it. The internal shift happens first. The external results follow.

If you start acting like the 1% today, you're no longer competing with the average. You're rising into a different category entirely.

And remember, the people at the top didn't begin there. They built themselves into it. Starting from zero is not the disadvantage people think it is. It's the birthplace of the strongest, hungriest performers.

This week, step into that identity. Your future self is waiting.

Keep crushing,

N. Amadeus