5. They learn and adapt

Finally, high-achievers may make mistakes, but they always learn, adapt, and eventually succeed — they don't endlessly make the same mistakes. That's the ultimate benefit of developing this mindset: the ability to learn, adapt and grow into the most high-performing version of yourself.

Accept that things are going to go wrong in life and it's going to be hard — that's unavoidable. But if you can develop the skills to spread your wings when the branch breaks, you'll keep flying no matter what.

Ilana Zivkovich is a licensed clinical social worker, and founder and CEO of Werq, a strategic leadership advisory firm headquartered in Austin, TX, serving clients around the country and abroad. An experienced executive leader and certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Zivkovich helps leadership teams align their people, processes and strategy so that businesses can achieve exceptional results.