I'd like to share this photo - posted w/ permission - from a good mate of mine, Josel. Josel is a driven guy - I've noticed this ever since he repatriated back to Manila not too long ago - he committed to a very active lifestyle, joining marathons or triathlons left and right; trained hard, exuded discipline by seeing every race through.
Marathons or races via sports are indeed exciting, as it epitomizes the triumph of the human will and spirit (despite of tough and often extreme environments and adversity). Speaking professionally, what we shouldn't be doing is bringing a marathon mindset in to meetings or discussions with our colleagues. Marathon meetings are just so unproductive; and a recipe to instantly waste company resources, time and energy. It wouldn't hurt if you'd be prepared for any session, be clear with the agenda; objectives and overall purpose as to WHY there is a meeting in the first place. And importantly, be succinct with key tasks & milestones that each participant is prepared to embrace (and deliver specially from a timing perspective!). If you can limit any meeting to 30 minutes, it shows evidence of clarity, confidence and control. Anything longer than an hour, alludes to goals being too vague and ambiguous.
Marathons or races via sports are indeed exciting, as it epitomizes the triumph of the human will and spirit (despite of tough and often extreme environments and adversity). Speaking professionally, what we shouldn't be doing is bringing a marathon mindset in to meetings or discussions with our colleagues. Marathon meetings are just so unproductive; and a recipe to instantly waste company resources, time and energy. It wouldn't hurt if you'd be prepared for any session, be clear with the agenda; objectives and overall purpose as to WHY there is a meeting in the first place. And importantly, be succinct with key tasks & milestones that each participant is prepared to embrace (and deliver specially from a timing perspective!). If you can limit any meeting to 30 minutes, it shows evidence of clarity, confidence and control. Anything longer than an hour, alludes to goals being too vague and ambiguous.
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