🏆 The 13 Rules of Being Relentless

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The 13 Rules of Being Relentless

Most people wait for motivation. The great ones don’t.

They don’t need a hype speech. They don’t rely on a coach, a teammate, or an external spark.

They show up. Every day. No matter what.

I’ve been fortunate to coach a couple of players like this. You don’t have to push them; they push themselves. And they raise the standard for everyone else.

Tim Grover calls them Cleaners → The athletes and leaders who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence.

The ones who never let up.

The ones who don’t stop when they win because the work is never finished.

• Michael Jordan? Cleaner

• Tom Brady? Cleaner

• Kobe Bryant? Cleaner

• Serena Williams? Cleaner

Watch Tim Grover discuss Kobe and MJ. 🎥

These are the competitors who dominate because they think differently.

They attack challenges with a mindset built on discipline, resilience, and an obsession with winning.

If you want to reach that level, not just in sports but also in leadership, business, or life, you need to follow these 13 Cleaner Rules (from Tim Grover and his book Relentless).

The 13 Cleaner Rules (And How You Can Use Them)

1: You keep pushing when everyone else has had enough.
Most people stop when they’re tired. Cleaners stop when they’re done, and even then, they’re already thinking about what’s next.

Action: Push yourself 10% further today than you did yesterday. Small increases add up to dominance.

2: You get into the zone and control the uncontrollable.
When the pressure is highest, Cleaners lock in. The noise disappears, the distractions fade, and they control the moment.

Action: Identify one situation where you get distracted. Fix it. Set a plan to stay locked in.

3: You know exactly who you are.
Cleaners don’t fake confidence. They aren’t searching for validation. They know their strengths, weaknesses, and what makes them different.

Action: What’s your competitive edge? Own it. Double down on it.

4: You have a dark side that refuses to be taught to be good.
That fire inside you—the one that refuses to settle? That’s what separates you. Cleaners channel it into their work.

Action: Stop apologizing for your intensity. Use it to fuel your preparation.

5: You thrive under pressure.
Most people run from pressure, but cleaners run toward it. Pressure doesn’t scare them; it sharpens them.

Action: Reframe stress as an opportunity. Pressure is a privilege.

6: When chaos hits, everyone looks to you.
Cleaners don’t panic. When everything goes wrong, they step up and find a way to win.

Action: The next time things go sideways, don’t react emotionally. Stay calm and focus on solutions.

7: You don’t compete; you attack weaknesses.
Good players play hard. Great players play smart. The best players? They find an opponent’s weakness and exploit it.

Action: Study your competition (or yourself) and find a gap. Then attack.

8: You make decisions, not suggestions.
Cleaners don’t wait for permission. They act. They decide. And they don’t second-guess.

Action: Stop hesitating. Make a decision today and follow through.

9: You don’t have to love the work, but you’re addicted to the results.
Discipline beats motivation. Every time. Cleaners show up even when they don’t feel like it.

Action: Train yourself to execute no matter how you feel.

10: You’d rather be feared than liked.
Cleaners aren’t in it for approval. They don’t chase popularity. They chase greatness.

Action: Stop worrying about what others think. Focus on earning respect, not approval.

11: You trust very few people, and they better not let you down.
Cleaners don’t rely on a big circle. They keep their team small, tight, and full of people they can count on.

Action: Audit your circle. Who actually makes you better? Who drains your energy? Adjust accordingly.

12: You don’t recognize failure—there’s always another way to win.
A Cleaner never sees a dead end—only another way forward. They adapt, adjust, and attack.

Action: The next time you fail, reframe it. What did you learn? What’s the next move?

13: You don’t celebrate victories because you always want more.
Most people achieve a goal and relax. Cleaners hit a goal and immediately set another. The work is never done.

Action: Celebrate for a second—then get back to work.

Check out Tim Grover discussing what being a ‘Cleaner’ is all about. 👇

Cleaner Challenge: Are You Ready?

This isn’t for everyone. Most people will read this and think…That sounds intense.

Cleaners read it and think, That sounds right.

If you want to separate yourself, it won’t happen by accident. 

It happens by training your mind, sharpening your skills, and refusing to let up when everyone else does.

Are you willing to do what others won’t?

Good Luck
Greg

P.S. The best teams don’t wait for leaders—they build them. Team Leader OS gives your players the mindset, habits, and tools to step up when it matters most. Ready to create a team full of relentless competitors?

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🔗 LINKS FOR LEADERS

🎥 Video: Derek Jeter on Failure [LINK]

🆇 ICYMI: Mike Tolin, “Hear Me…” [LINK]

📖 Book: Relentless by Tim Grover [LINK]

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