For decades, sports physiologists were convinced that no-one could run a mile in less than four minutes. However, a talented runner named Roger Bannister was determined to prove them wrong. He trained his body so that he could perform at his peak – but he also trained his mind, focussing on the idea that he could break the four-minute mile. On 6 May 1954, Roger Bannister proved to the world that he could not only run at an unfathomable pace, but set the pace for hundreds of runners who have not only reached this pace, but also run faster.
This story illustrates the enormous power that our mind has over our body. Without rigorous training and self-belief, Bannister could not have achieved this result. The same principle applies to you and your business.
There is no push button to success, so you’re going to have to train yourself day-in, day-out to become the best that you can be, while still maintaining a healthy mind and body. We all know successful people, but the secret of their success seem to be just that – secrets! In fact, success follows similar patterns and sequences that you can reproduce yourself and apply to your business. Achievement is the result of clear goals, careful planning, consolidated action and most of all, perseverance.
Unless you make a decision to change, nothing changes. .
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Superwoman. You want it all!!! A successful business, a nice house in a good suburb, work flexibly, good friends, long holidays, private schools for your kids and the latest technology to make your life (seem) easier. But... Can we actually have all this and attain the elusive Life Balance? I often speak with Businesswomen about common struggles of starting a business, growing a business and how I, too, struggled to create life balance on my own journey. The truth is, we are not Superwoman and life as a Businesswoman gets bloody scary at times, especially when we are low on finances and energy. Never before has business needed to pivot with such rapid speed and rely on the strength and fortitude of resilient leaders. We are being told be agile, innovative and disruptive and if we are not doing all these things, we are apparently in “trouble”. But what do these buzz words actually mean? Laws and legislation cannot keep up with the rate of innovation, industry is struggling, and we are stressing about what changes business needs to make to ensure relevance. Remember this: you are a Businesswoman - not Superwoman! Back yourself. Enjoy the journey. Stop and celebrate your successes. Surround yourself with great people. Learn to problem solve. Be kind to yourself and good luck. X Kirsten
