Elite athletes demonstrate that success doesn't come from never making mistakes – it comes from responding productively to them. Whether you’re competing for Olympic gold or simply trying to excel in your daily life, shifting from perfectionism to a growth-oriented pursuit of excellence allows you to achieve more while suffering less.

After Paris 2024, three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty took to social media to share the two visual roadmaps that helped him stay on track in the 12 months leading up to the Games. We explore five key mental resilience insights from these roadmaps, connecting each to broader principles that could be applied beyond the sporting world.