Building your business isn’t a sprint but a marathon. It takes a bit of planning.
- Plan – find a plan that is right for you. Right for where you are now, where you want to be, and how much time you have available
- Track performance – what KPIs will show that you are on track? These should be things that you can control such as how often you train each week, rather than how fast you will be by a certain date. How many times do you need to show up on line each week? How many networking events? How long do you need to write for each day (and do you take weekends off?) to complete that book?
- Track your progress – each time you run a longer distance or a faster time record this PB (personal best). In business this might be tracking your GRI (gross recurring income), your record month of sales, number of clients, average fee etc.
- Invest in the right equipment – a good pair of trainers (and the right sports bra) can make your training so much more comfortable. Have the right people and technology to maximise your chances of success.
- Running partner/group – these will provide moral support, accountability, and they will run alongside you as you each focus on your personal goals
- Coach – as an athletics coach as well as a business coach I can’t recommend this highly enough. Somebody with technical expertise, moral support, and accountability will help you get to your destination faster.