This weekend I participated in the two day Avon walk for Breast Cancer all around New York City. My anxiety was very high for this event because I was too busy to train and get in shape for the 40 mile, 2 day walk. Of course I didn't have time for the preparation work - I run my own business, I manage 3 kids, I am over stretched at the kids schools and I have a very active social life. I should just be able to get out there and do it!
Well now it is 27 hours after I crossed that finish line in Hudson River Park and I have four blisters, feet that can't bear standing for more than 5 minutes, a sore back, aching shoulders and knees that feel like they were split in two. Sure, I did it alright and walked the miles, but I am paying the price big time today for my lack of planning, preparation and over confident will that made me think I could walk 39 miles in two days at the same speed of women who clearly were prepared for the challenge.
I started to contemplate on how many business owners that I meet have the same thinking. Prior to joining The Alternative Board, they are too busy, have too many fires to put out and have too much to do instead of strategically planning their business, acting on valuable objective advice or changing course to propel ahead in this economy.
I learned my lesson this weekend! A painful one, yes, but a life changing one all the same!
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Laura, you are amazing, and what a great comparison of your personal experience and what you see too often in your business interactions. After having spent a career and 15 years with one of the nations largest corporations (UPS), I quickly learned the importance of planning, stategy, and guidance on how to meet objectives and success. Congrats to you, and we are all learning valuable lessons everyday. Thanks for helping take your clients on the path to success, personally and professionally!!! Marj Graves
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