Getting into the top 10% takes effort.
Getting into the top 1% takes a shift.
Not more work.
Better thinking.
Here’s how to make that move:
1. Stop focusing on execution alone
Execution got you here.
It won’t get you further.
Start focusing on:
→ decisions
→ trade-offs
→ impact
2. Ask better questions (consistently)
Not:
→ “How do I build this?”
But:
→ Why are we doing this?
→ What’s the best approach?
→ What happens if we scale?
That’s how you level up.
3. Think in systems, not tasks
Every action connects to something.
Train yourself to see:
→ dependencies
→ interactions
→ long-term effects
That’s where the edge is.
4. Make your thinking visible
Top 1% don’t stay hidden.
They:
→ explain decisions
→ share insights
→ clarify complexity
That builds authority.
5. Take ownership of outcomes
Not just:
→ “I delivered”
But:
→ “Did this create value?”
That changes your role.
6. Improve how you decide under uncertainty
You won’t have all the answers.
Still:
→ choose
→ justify
→ adjust
That’s real progression.
7. Focus on leverage
Ask yourself:
→ What creates the most impact?
Not:
→ What keeps me busy?
Here’s the truth:
The move from top 10% to top 1% isn’t visible at first.
It happens in:
→ how you think
→ how you decide
→ how you operate daily
And over time…
That changes everything.
Inside The Salesforce Inner Circle, we focus on making that transition real — through practical scenarios and high-level thinking.
No fluff. Just progression.
👇 Question:
Which of these shifts do you need to make right now?