American Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik captured global attention at the Paris Olympics by excelling in his specialty, the pommel horse. His impressive routine helped the U.S. men’s gymnastics team win their first Olympic medal since 2008, securing bronze. Nedoroscik’s individual performance earned him an additional bronze, making him just the fourth American man since World War II to medal in this event. Despite challenges with his vision due to coloboma and strabismus, Nedoroscik relied on muscle memory, removing his glasses before competing to deliver a flawless performance.

Jeff Sleete draws a parallel between Nedoroscik’s focused excellence and sales professionals, arguing that the best sellers, like elite athletes, achieve success by recognizing and maximizing their strengths. Many people mistakenly believe they must be good at everything to excel in sales, but Sleete emphasizes the importance of honing in on natural talents. Whether it’s building rapport, presenting, or negotiating, top salespeople thrive by cultivating their strongest skills. By doing so, they position themselves as experts, leading to greater success in their careers.