With Intention Weekly #38: The 3-Word Rule of Peak Performance
Mar 17, 202538: The 3-Word Rule for Peak Performance
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Welcome to the With Intention weekly newsletter where I share ideas & learnings to help you live & lead with intention
At a glance:
- How to unlock uncommon results with three key things
- Clarity = Focus
- Your potential is bigger than you think
The 3-Word Rule for Peak Performance
Most people overcomplicate success.
They chase productivity hacks, read endless self-help books, and search for the “secret” that will take them to the next level. But the truth is, success isn’t about complexity—it’s about execution.
If you want uncommon results, live by this simple three-word rule:
Clarity. Action. Resilience.
These three principles are the foundation of everything I teach in With Intention, and today, I’ll break down how they can change your life.
1. Clarity – Know Where You’re Going
You can’t win a game if you don’t know the rules.
You can’t reach your destination if you don’t have a map. Clarity is about defining your mission. It’s about getting crystal clear on what success looks like for you—not someone else’s version, but yours.
Ask yourself:
❓What am I really working toward?
❓What does success feel like, look like, and mean to me?
❓What’s the single most important thing I need to focus on right now?
Without clarity, distractions win. With clarity, everything becomes easier.
2. Action – Stop Waiting. Start Doing.
Most people get stuck in the “thinking” phase. They analyze, plan, and prepare—but never actually do.
The truth? Small steps create momentum.
You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to take the next right step.
- Want to get in shape? ➡️ Start with one workout.
- Want to build a business? ➡️ Send the first email.
- Want to improve your relationships? ➡️ Make the call.
Success is never about what you intend to do—it’s about what you actually do.
3. Resilience – Push Through When It Gets Hard
Challenges WILL come. Obstacles WILL appear. Setbacks WILL happen.
The question isn’t if you’ll face adversity—the question is:
Will you push through?
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back. It’s about growing stronger because of the challenges. Every setback is a setup for a breakthrough—if you choose to see it that way.
So when things get tough, ask yourself:
🤔 What’s the lesson in this?
🌱 How can I use this to grow?
🌟 What would my best self do in this moment?
Because in the end, the ones who win aren’t the ones who never struggle. They’re the ones who never quit.
Your Challenge This Week
1. Take 5 minutes today to write down what Clarity looks like for you.
2. Identify one action—no matter how small—you can take this week.
3. When adversity hits, remind yourself: This is making me stronger.
With Intention,
Jon
You have an incredible opportunity to impact the world. Keep going! (image source: (2) Janis Ozolins (@OzolinsJanis) / X )
Because you're a loyal subscriber to With Intention, I want to gift you a free chapter of the book. I don't take it lightly that you subscribe and give your time and attention to this deeper work. You can access Chapter 4, which is all about Self-intention and finding your A game more often. You can grab it here: Download now
You can check out a carousel on this topic that I posted on social media this week as well. Check it out here & follow along on Instagram as I post more inspirational reels on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
Until next week,
Jon Giganti Author. Speaker. Leader.
Attention requires a focused head.
Intention requires a focused heart.
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