The IUP Journal of Soft Skills
Long-Distance Running and Entrepreneurship: Taking the LEAP

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Pub. Date : Dec, 2023
Product Name : The IUP Journal of Soft Skills
Product Type : Article
Product Code : IJSS041223
Author Name : Revathi Turaga
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Subject/Domain : Management
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No. of Pages : 08

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Abstract

Long-distance running can be the perfect sport for entrepreneurs. A breath of fresh air can be refreshing and help make the day more productive. Running a business is much more similar to running a marathon. With literally no shortcuts, preparation and discipline are key to covering long distances at any speed. The role of luck is minimum, and just luck without proper training can neither help one win a long distance race nor become a successful entrepreneur. What is common between best entrepreneurs and good runners? The paper seeks to answer this question by drawing a parallel between running and entrepreneurship.

Business is a marathon, and most of society thinks it's a sprint.

- Gary Vaynerchuk, American Businessman


Introduction

There are many parallels between running and entrepreneurship. To begin with, entrepreneurship is like running a marathon. Long-distance runners and entrepreneurs share similar mindsets and qualities:


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