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