First things first, in order to stay on top of your game you have to be on top of your game, so this newsletter should probably be called ‘How to get to the top of your game’ - but that doesn't have the same ring to it. So instead, not only will I tell you how to get there, but I'll teach you how to make ‘reaching the peak’ into a habit so that you keep that space at the top of your game occupied 24/7.

When you are working towards a goal it creates a sense of aspiration - a sense of ambition, and every step closer you get to completing that goal your body rewards you with a sense of accomplishment. These feelings can become addictive, so when we no longer have a goal to work towards or we have to start all over again, it can make us feel a little... purposeless.

According to a 2017 survey by Gallup, 85% of people are quoted as hating their jobs. Whilst work is often a source of frustration, the financial security and career progression it brings allows us to progress on the hierarchy to esteem.