Everyone does time in the Pit. This episode, I'm spending a little time reflecting on the past year, the hardest year of my life thus far, and all the time I've spent in the Pit. Time in the pit above all else is what distinguishes top performers by their persistence in the face of failure and setbacks. The Pit is where you learn things about yourself that you can't learn anywhere else. When you fail or experience major setbacks, you end up in the Pit. If you use your time there wisely, learn, grow, and take action based on your new knowledge, then you will be a top performer.