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High performers don't need more positivity.
They need less negativity.

Those are not the same things, and the difference is costing you.
Here's the research nobody puts on a motivational poster:

A University of Pennsylvania study found negativity i
5 moments that made me who I am.

A divorce. A poem. A couch in Denver. A match on national TV. A bedroom floor that changed everything.

Here’s what each one taught me:

1. Age 5 — My dad leaves.
The man who taught me how to hold a racqu
Late one night, I sat beside my dad in the hospital and gently took his hand.
I tried to speak. I couldn't.

Exactly one year after abruptly moving him from Florida to Colorado to be his primary support system.

(Link in the comments on how that happ
One of the most meaningful parts of this work is hearing when the message extends beyond the workplace.

Leadership starts with how we show up in our lives, our families, and our teams.

The Own Your Zone framework is about building habits that stren
“Loved your presentation… took notes and have takeaways! Erik would be so proud that you’re still honoring him. Go Broncos!!”
— Rene Rogers, ESPA 2026

When the work honors family, it hits differently.

Erik’s sto
We laughed. There were a few tears. And everything in between.
35 leaders. One room. Zero filters.

Here's what happened 👇

Advance HOA manages 500+ neighborhoods — 500 little cities, each with their own boards, budgets, people, and politics.

Jeff Salzenstein

Jeff Salzenstein is a professional speaker, performance coach, and former top 100 tennis player, based in Denver, Colorado, and dedicated to helping high achievers unlock their true potential, manage never-ending pressure, and access their Own Your Zone.

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