💡 The Things That Take No Talent — But Make a Huge Difference in Performance

In sport and in life, people often search for an edge in complex places.
Tactics. Tools. Systems. Shortcuts.

But some of the most powerful performance drivers require no talent at all — and yet separate those who grow consistently from those who don’t.

Things like:
• Effort — showing up fully, even when motivation dips
• Focus — staying present instead of distracted by mistakes or noise
• Discipline — doing the basics well, again and again
• Attitude — responding to adversity rather than reacting to it
• Body language — communicating belief, intent, and composure
• Work ethic — taking responsibility for your own standards

None of these cost anything.
None of them rely on ability.
But all of them are visible under pressure.

In high-performance environments, it’s often not the most gifted who stand out — it’s the ones who control what they can control when things get tough.

These behaviours don’t just improve performance.
They build trust, resilience, and long-term growth — in teams, careers, and life.

Master the things that require no talent, and you give yourself a foundation that skill alone can’t provide.

That’s the Inner Game.
And it’s where real consistency is built.