For most hiring managers, fatigue sets in about this time of year, and there’s a temptation to take your foot off the gas.

But you’re not most hiring managers.

And high-performers don’t give into a fatigue mindset.

Earlier this week, there was a great example of how elite competitors think when Will Klein, the LA Dodgers closer, was called upon to keep pitching despite his fatigue.

I told myself:  We are not losing this game, and so I had to get back out there.

I had to keep going and doing all I could to put up a zero each inning.

No one else is going to care that my legs are tired right now.

The hitter doesn’t care, the fans don’t care, so why should I?

Monday’s game was the second longest in World Series history, and the Dodgers outlasted their competitors to win the game in the 18th inning.

Are you willing to make the commitment to outlast your competitors?

For you, this means refusing to lose the culture war, the recruiting battle, and the market share fight.

It’s the daily decision to stay in the game, and do the things your fatigued competitors won’t do.

This is your opportunity to win. Don’t waste it.