Triathlon beneficial to business mindset
October 22, 2008 by Katie Skow
Filed under Biz, Move That Booty!
I did something I never thought I would do before… I not only made it to the starting line, but I finished… a triathlon! Woo-hoo!
Although I’d love to say my accomplishment was due to hard work and dedicated weekly practice, I can’t lie. I trained some, but not nearly as much as I had intended. Life got in the way: I was sick, out of town, and sick again. Oh yes, and there is also that little minor detail of being a small business owner. But, that’s just an excuse. Priorities are priorities and I could have and should have followed my own advice by carving out more time for my physical well-being. I take full responsibility and that’s why I made it to the finish line.
How does this help me in business?
Business Buzz:
Physical activity helps get those endorphins running and will increase your productivity at work. Days when I trained, I felt great and my business activity increased all around. I got more done in less time.
Fleeting Fear:
There is no better way to get over your fears than to face them directly. In the days leading up to the race, I had moments of anxiety and quite a few
Your challenge: Find an activity that will both physically and mentally challenge you. Follow through!
