7 Ten-Second Mental Tricks That Feel Illegal to Know

Mental Tricks You Can Start Using Today to Lead, Think, and Perform at the Top 1%

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If you’re like any of my clients — overworked executives juggling 60+ hours a week, striving to be present at home while staying ahead at work — this guide is for you.

You’re already smart. You’re already successful.But you’re also tired. And the pressure to maintain control is relentless.

Elite performance doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from thinking differently.

In this guide, I’m going to share 7 psychological tools that the world’s highest performers use — often unconsciously — to control their focus, redirect stress, win conversations, and create instant momentum.

Each of these tricks takes less than 10 seconds to use. But when stacked consistently, they become unfair advantages that separate the top 1% from the burned-out 99%.

Let’s break them down:

1. The “What Would Future Me Do?” Reset

The Problem:
You’re in a high-pressure moment. A client pushes back. A team member fumbles. You feel the…