What Marathons Can Teach You About Your Business Part 1
I finished walking my first marathon in San Diego a week ago. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But, it was also an amazing accomplishment.
One thing that struck me while hoofing it toward the finish line was the similarities between running a business and running a marathon (or in my case, walking a marathon). I’ll cover 5 altogether — 2 this week and 3 next.
1. It’s all about the mind. There was a quote posted around 18, 19 miles that said “I run marathons because after mile 20, it’s all about your mind.” Or something like that. (My cognitive skills were fading at that point.)