By Grace W. Ueng
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
Individually, entrepreneurial startups and endurance sports each take a large investment of time. Together, does one get hurt by the other? When asked if endurance pursuits hinder or promote his entrepreneurial endeavors, Ryan Wuerch commented, “My physical training has positively influenced my entrepreneurial endeavors by creating in me a confidence, energy, and discipline far stronger than what they were before I began training.”
Przybocki believes that his endurance pursuits motivate his staff - when he started riding his bike to work, it encouraged other people to ride as well (either for commuting or otherwise), creating a healthier workplace.
Wuerch is leading several athletes from his company to form “Team Motricity” for the LA Triathlon– just a few days before one of their industry’s largest trade shows, to be held in LA. “I think that the excitement and camaraderie generated by the triathlon will be a great start for the show.”
While endurance pursuits certainly demand time away from entrepreneurial endeavors, Bergeron believes there is a symbiotic ‘momentum’ effect between the two which more than makes up for the time ‘lost’ and therefore makes him more effective and efficient overall.
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