Essential things to become a high-performing professional

Lately, when I look at social media,

things like "do this to become a high-performer" or "do this to get results"

don't you see a lot of posts about work techniques?

Every time I see that, I think, "Ah, everyone wants to be good at their job." It gives the impression of being a popular genre.
Actually, there must be a need for such content, and I watch it too, so I understand the feeling.

You don't want to be evaluated as someone who is useless, right?

So, jumping on that bandwagon, I'd like to introduce one methodology for becoming a high-performer. Many people say many things, but honestly, I think it all boils down to this.

That is

delivering results that exceed the other party's expectations

Seriously, that's it. If you want to be good at your job, nothing else is necessary. It's better not to overthink it.

In the end, whether you are good or bad at your job issomething others decide.To put it another way,it is determined by the evaluation of the person to whom you submit your work.In extreme terms, evaluations from anyone other than that person don't matter. It's okay to ignore them.

And, to deliver results that exceed the other party's expectations, there are only two things you need to do:

1. Deliver results that exceed the other party's expectations
2. Lower the other party's expectations

Many people are conscious of the first one, but I get the impression that very few people are conscious of the second one.

For example
• A scene where a delinquent with terrible behavior helps someone
• A scene where a person with impeccable conduct does not help someone

When you see these two, how do you feel?
I'm sure you'll have a better impression of the delinquent. The reason is simple: the expectations were lowered in advance, and then a result that exceeded them was shown.
People who are always well-behaved have higher expectations placed on them, so they won't get a good evaluation unless they exceed those expectations.
Honestly, I think human perception is distorted.

However, since it's inevitable that perception is distorted, it might be good to first be conscious of lowering expectations.

I think it's something people do quite often, but
when you are asked, "Can you do this job by such-and-such date?"
don't you sometimes submit the work right at the deadline?

However, fundamentally, the other party's impression of your results is

Quality of results ÷ Time spent

so it is perceived as such, meaning the more time you spend, the more disadvantageous it becomes. The expectation level rises, thinking, 'Since they spent so much time, surely the quality of the results will be very high.'

Therefore, it goes without saying that it is important to submit results quickly once you receive a request. It is fine if the content is 60% or 80% by your own standards.How does it look from the other party's perspective?is the important point.

The other party's perspective, the customer's viewpoint—these are often mentioned, but I think it is actually quite difficult to truly be conscious of them.

If you try to grasp your work style starting from the question, 'What kind of expectations am I giving the other party?', you might get closer to being a high performer.

Please try controlling expectations.

…Well,Do I really want to become a high performer?I think facing that question is more necessary. In the end, becoming a high performer is a means, not an end, is what I am thinking with a cynical perspective.

By the way, the basic philosophy of this account and the site map (classification of past articles) are here. I would be happy if you could take a look.