Underdog Articles

How Underdogs Can Use the Performance Curve to Redesign Their Future

Success is often painted as a straight climb: show up, work hard, win. But for underdogs, the journey is different. It’s not linear — it’s curvilinear. In The Underdog Curve, George Place introduces a powerful performance model that explains why so many people stall out despite their potential — and more importantly, how they can evolve through it.

This model consists of five key phases: Development → Improvement → Proficienc...