By Grace W. Ueng
as published in Endurance Magazine
Endurance Entrepreneurs
Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside of them - a desire, a dream, a vision. They have last-minute stamina, they have to be a little faster,
they have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill. - Muhammad Ali
Think back to statistics class and the concept of the correlation coefficient - we explore the R2 between successful entrepreneurs and successful endurance athletes. While hard core statistics show that the odds are against accomplishing either if “success” is measured by generating millions in an IPO or being a top finisher at Kona, I had the chance to interview entrepreneurs who are very successful in their entrepreneurial pursuits and when you layer on top their endurance accomplishments, we would all agree they are simply amazing.
While we cannot conclude there is a scientific causal relationship between successful entrepreneurs and endurance athletes, there is no doubt that similar characteristics are embodied in both classes of individuals: discipline, extreme drive, and vision.
“Successful entrepreneurs and athletes must have a vision – and the dedication and drive to make that vision a reality,” comments Ryan Wuerch, Chairman and CEO of Motricity, “As an entrepreneur and an athlete you face challenges and a level of intensity that sometimes seem too great to overcome, but in both cases, you push through.”
Chef Sarig Agasi knows the recipe – he takes his time in the kitchen at Zely & Ritz named by Organic Style as one of the Top 20 Organic Restaurants in America, but not on the road. His best inventions, including special athlete menus, come to mind while training to break 3:00 in the next Boston Marathon.
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