When things slow down, I start “gripping the bat too tight.”
My first inclination is to somehow artificially make up for the slowdown in the short-term.
On an individual level, I try to drink more coffee and hype myself up.
On a team level, I give an inspirational speech or demand too much of my reps all at once.
But these are only band-aids that might be cosmetic quick fixes but they do nothing in the long-term for a consistently high level of output.
Better to remain patient and work on the small daily habits that build a strong foundation for consistently performing at a high level, both for myself and my team.