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In business, sport, and life, there are only three real levers to pull when you're in transition: Learn, Earn, and Turn. I use them every time I step into a new interim leadership role, and recently, I realized something powerful: this model doesn't just apply to companies, it applies in your personal life, too.  LEARN: The Outside-In Advantage
The first month in any new organization is like landing on a foreign planet. You don’t walk in with a hammer looking for nails. You listen, observe, and go beyond surface-level reports. You look for the hidden currents; what people aren’t saying, what gets swept under the rug or are hidden in plain sight - the forest through the trees, and where the friction lies between teams, tech, or targets. This isn’t passive. It’s active listening paired with curiosity. And guess what? The same applies to your personal growth. Whether in business or endurance sport, most of us are too close to our routines to see what’s outdated, inefficient, or just plain wrong. You need to zoom out to level up. Keep questioning what you are doing. Learn from friends, colleagues, books and online videos. Get a coach to get an outside perspective. EARN: Quick Wins Build Long-Term Trust Month two is where I shift into gear. I’m still learning, but now I’m applying it. I go after low-hanging fruit, the quick, smart, meaningful wins. Surfacing hidden truths and highlighting process inefficiencies that have grown over time, but weren't being questioned anymore as "they had always been done that way." These aren't cosmetic fixes, they’re evidence. Evidence that change is possible. Evidence that I understand the system. In a corporate setting, it might be a process improvement or cross-industry best practice. In life, it might be changing your morning routine or adjusting your swim stroke. When you implement something small that works, you start to trust the process. Consistency is key to materialize the growth. Earn your self-respect by keeping to it. Make the change ! Without that, the next step falls flat. TURN: Lead the Way Forward—Together Now comes the pivot. This is when you go from outsider to change leader. But here’s the trick: you don’t dictate the turn, you co-create it. You share the patterns you’ve seen, tie them back to people within the organization, and help them connect the dots. They need to see their own fingerprints on the new direction. You don’t just turn the wheel, you help others grip it with you. In sport, this might look like finally embracing structured training, listening to your coach, or leaving behind old habits that no longer serve you. It’s not about reinventing everything; it’s about turning towards something better, together. This is also why it is important to educate your athlete so they can see and believe why they change their habits. You can not force them as a coach, they need to be willing to join you on that journey. Why This Model Applies to YOU (Yes, You) Here’s the punchline: until recently, I didn’t see that I needed to apply this to myself. My blind spot? Assuming that personal evolution was automatic. It’s not. In an era of AI, rapid tech shifts, and aging knees (let’s be honest), we all need to continually learn, earn, and turn. The minute we stop learning, we start falling behind. The minute we stop earning trust with others, or with ourselves, we lose our edge. And if we never turn, we stay stuck in habits that no longer match our ambitions. Executive Athletes, Take Note If you're an executive triathlete reading this, the metaphor writes itself. You’ve been training for years. You know how to suffer. You’ve got the Garmin- Strava - TriDot log to prove it. But what if your plan is stale? What if your "strengths" are now your blind spots? A coach isn’t there to tear you down. They’re there to learn your rhythm, earn your trust with a few smart tweaks, and then help you turn toward your next breakthrough. That takes humility. It takes openness. And it takes a mindset that’s more about growth than ego. So ask yourself:
Because if you're not doing all three, you’re standing still. Don’t forget. It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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How to Stay Lean Without Losing Your Edge Let’s face it—executive life is demanding. Meetings, deadlines, travel, and decision fatigue hit hard and fast before most people have their second coffee. But staying lean? That doesn’t require a sabbatical or a personal chef. It requires systems, not willpower. These 10 daily habits are how high-performing execs stay lean, focused, and ready for anything.  1. No Alcohol
Elite executives either cut it out completely or reserve it for rare, intentional moments. Why? Because alcohol is a triple threat: it spikes appetite, adds empty calories, and delays fat loss. Want to stay sharp and lean? Keep the champagne for the truly special deals. 2. 10,000+ Steps a Day Lean execs engineer movement into their day. Walking meetings, stairs over elevators, parking far away, walking around the office while on speaker, … these are micro-habits that add up. 10K steps isn’t a number; it’s a mindset. Your day is your gym. 3. Endurance Training is Foundational Want to build staying power? Prioritize endurance. Think early morning fasted cardio runs, bike sessions during virtual calls and webinars, or treadmill walks with a podcast. Zone 2 training is gold - low stress & high return. You’re not training to collapse on the finish line; you’re training to outlast the chaos. 4. Weightlifting is Critical for Durability Muscle is your metabolic engine and your injury insurance. Resistance training 2–3x per week builds not just strength, but resilience. No time for the gym? Knock out bodyweight exercises during the day at the office: squats, push-ups, lunges or use resistance bands and work on your core strengthening while watching TV at night. Strength isn’t vanity, it’s strategy. 5. Sleep: The Silent Performance Enhancer Lean execs treat sleep like a board meeting, with priority and purpose. Aim for 7–8 hours a night, ideally in 90-minute cycles. Quality sleep reduces cravings, boosts recovery, regulates hormones, and sharpens your mood and focus. Ignore sleep, and your performance will tank over time. 6. They Keep Themselves Honest You can’t optimize what you don’t track. Always wear your sports watch or OURA ring, weigh in regularly and log your steps. Lean execs know their numbers as if it were there body balance sheet and PNL. This isn’t about six-packs. It’s about self-leadership. What gets measured gets managed. 7. Real Food Dominates Their Plates Forget fads. The lean lifestyle is built on eggs, steak, chicken, fruit, and vegetables. Protein and fiber are the anchors. Processed food? Enjoy it—but rarely. Your taste buds can be retrained to crave clarity over convenience. If your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize it, neither should your metabolism. 8. Breathing Excellence Powers Performance High performers don’t just manage time, they manage breath. During training, techniques like LRC (Locomotor Respiratory Coupling) enhance endurance. At work? Box breathing and nasal breathing calm stress, boost clarity, and drop cortisol. Breathe better. Lead better. 9. Embrace Discipline Motivation is fickle. Discipline is freedom. These execs don’t wait to “feel like it”—they show up regardless. They train when tired, eat clean when stressed, and follow the plan when it’s inconvenient. As Aristotle said: “You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” 10. It’s Part of Their Identity This isn’t about hacks. It’s about habits embedded in who they are. Every action is a vote for the person they want to become. And when they slip? They reset, not retreat. It’s about standards—and surrounding yourself with the kind of people who raise yours. Don’t forget. It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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How to Use the Balanced Scorecard to Level-Up Your Triathlon Performance As a triathlete, your success isn’t just about race day; it’s the product of hundreds of small, strategic decisions over many weeks and months: your training execution, technical development, feedback absorption, and physiological readiness. But how do you ensure you're progressing on all fronts, not just checking off workouts? Enter the Balanced Scorecard (BSC), a powerful framework borrowed from business strategy that translates exceptionally well to high-performance sport.  Originally designed by Kaplan and Norton, the Balanced Scorecard aligns long-term results with key operational drivers through four perspectives:
The genius of BSC lies in correlation and causality—each layer feeds the one above. Investments in learning build better processes, which in turn improve outcomes and final performance. This allows you to build over time and start implementing improvements on the lowest level, which will reap benefits over months, or even race seasons. Let’s apply this to triathlon. 1. The Balanced Scorecard: A Triathlete’s Roadmap to Success Here’s how each BSC perspective translates into endurance sport - each layer, from bottom to top, feeding the next: consistent learning boosts execution, leading to better physiological readiness—and ultimately, stronger race-day performance.  2. Applying the Balanced Scorecard to Triathlon Training
2.1 Performance Output (Financial Perspective) This is the top-line metric: what you're delivering on race day. These are your ultimate KPIs that every other layer contributes toward. Key KPIs:
2.2 Indirect Performance Indicators (Customer Perspective) You can't race weekly, so use predictive indicators that are closely correlated with your race outcomes. Key KPIs:
2.3 Execution Excellence (Internal Process Perspective) This is how well you're executing your training plan qualitatively and consistently. Doing the right training right is important to gaining the maximum return of your training input. Secondly, the fastest gains are made by consistently working on marginal incremental gains, allowing the body to continuously adapt, with sufficient recovery to avoid injuries Key KPIs:
2.4 Skill Development & Capacity (Learning & Growth Perspective) This is your engine for future performance, both mental and technical. It is the longest term metric is what you spend in learning and development from nutrition to sports technique. This will obviously not affect your results tomorrow, but will impact your performance ove 2-4 seasons to a longevity career as an age grouper. You can either go at this alone, DIY style, or maximize the impact and catch up – if you started later in life – by working with a coach and learning from their experience. Key KPIs:
3. Implementing the Balanced Scorecard for Triathletes Here’s how to move from theory to action:
4. Conclusion: The Key to Unlocking Your Triathlon Success Applying the Balanced Scorecard to your triathlon training gives you clarity, structure, and actionable feedback loops on the short and long term. You're no longer just hoping to improve, you’re engineering it. You’ll be able to see the chain reaction from learning a better swim technique, to executing sessions better, to watching your FTP climb, to smashing your next PR. Don’t forget! It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN
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Triathlon: The Modern-Day Fountain of Youth Triathlon, a multisport combination of swimming, cycling, and running, has long been praised as the ultimate test of physical endurance. But beyond performance, it may also hold the key to longevity and youthfulness. Emerging evidence suggests that consistent triathlon training can do more than keep you fit-it may reverse biological age and preserve mental and physical vitality deep into later life.  A Historical Perspective
The idea of triathlon as a "fountain of youth" isn’t new. A 2007 article titled Triathlon Finds a Fountain of Youth highlighted the growing popularity of the sport among athletes aged 40 to 70+. The reason? Variety. Triathlon’s cross-discipline structure reduces the repetitive strain common in single-sport athletes, allowing for longevity in the sport and in life. Compelling Statistics
The Science of Staying Young Triathlon training stimulates nearly every physiological system in the body:
Combined, this full-body approach prevents stagnation and degradation that typically accompany aging. It pushes the body to adapt, rebuild, and stay metabolically young. Mind Over Age: Mental Health & Cognitive Youthfulness Mental health is a huge factor in the aging process, and triathlon provides a strong buffer against cognitive decline:
Case Study: Coach Glenn Wastyn Executive, father of two, and endurance athlete Glenn Wastyn is a living testament to the anti-aging power of triathlon. He continues to improve his performance in triathlon, even as he grows older. His integration of swimming and cycling helped him avoid overuse injuries and perform at his peak, despite balancing family and a high-stress job. At 53, he has a cycling VO2max of 57 and a body age index of 46. Conclusion The data doesn’t lie, triathlon training offers a scientifically backed path to physical rejuvenation, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. It’s more than a sport\, it’s a lifestyle that slows down aging and speeds up joy. Whether you're 28 or 68, there’s still time to dive in. You’re not just chasing the finish line. You’re chasing youth, energy, and life itself. Don’t forget: It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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Train Like a Triathlete, Think Like a CFO Triathlon training isn’t just about crossing the finish line. It’s about mastering patience, resilience, and smart decision-making over time. Ironically, those same principles form the foundation of great financial leadership. From managing risk and navigating downturns to understanding your numbers with precision, athletes in training are unknowingly shaping themselves into CFOs in the making. Here’s how training for triathlons can help you become a master of finance—whether you're managing personal wealth, your company’s budget, or long-term investor expectations.  1. Risk Management – Every Effort Has a Price
In triathlon, going too hard in one discipline can cost you in the next. It’s about knowing when to push and when to build reserves. For example, a savvy athlete studies wind direction and coasts with a tailwind, saving energy for when things inevitably get tough. The goal isn’t to dominate early, it’s to finish strong when others are fading. In finance, the same logic applies. Overleveraging or overcommitting resources when the economy is booming can leave you exposed when the environment shifts. The best CFOs are patient during good times and courageous during downturns. They know that the best investments often come when the competition is on its knees. 2. Long-Term Planning – From Base Training to Balance Sheets You can’t prepare for a full-distance triathlon in four weeks and no solid financial strategy is built on short-term wins. Endurance athletes think in training blocks: base, build, peak, taper. They know when to build organically and when to invest in upgrades that truly matter. Buying a new bike, shoes, or other expensive race gear does not make a lot of sense if you are not first performing at your best physical capabilites. Buying a 5000 EUR aero-triathlon bike, does not add value if you can't even hit 25kmh first. Finance leaders benefit from this same mindset. Map out your fiscal year with long-term vision, monitor organic growth, and know when strategic acquisitions can elevate your platform. Whether it’s a new market, technology, or partnership—timing, readiness, and financial health determines if you’re ready to scale. 3. Diversification Is Resilience Triathlon’s structure - swim, bike, run - naturally builds a diversified, resilient athlete. If one discipline falters, the others carry the load. Triathletes train their weakest sport the most, knowing that total performance matters more than a flashy split. In finance, diversification across asset classes, markets, and product lines does the same. You might be dominant in one area now, but overdependence creates fragility. Any disruption - political, economic, social, or technological (PEST) - can shake that foundation. Strong, stable companies build resilience through balance. 4. Crisis Response – Stay Calm, Stay the Course A flat tire at km 60. A bonk at km 120. Triathletes expect the unexpected and train mental toughness for it. As Sun Tzu wrote, “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy.” The athlete’s secret? They stay calm, adapt quickly, and protect their mental bandwidth. The same goes for finance. Market crashes, competitor surprises, or client losses are part of the game. Yet too often, businesses scramble without a plan. Executives who train like triathletes visualize setbacks in advance, create contingency plans, and rehearse recovery so the organization stays steady, no matter the chaos. 5. Metrics that Matter – Predict the Outcome Speed and pace are outputs. The real work happens in the inputs: heart rate, watts, cadence, VO2 max. Triathletes focus on these months before race day. They also optimize their schedules, recovery, gear, and technique to give those numbers meaning. In finance, revenue and profit are outputs. A smart CFO goes deeper: development metrics, operational efficiency, customer acquisition costs, innovation velocity, are causal and correlated metrics in the Balanced Scorecard (Kaplan & Norton). These are the building blocks of a predictive finance engine. Track them early, understand their impact, and fine-tune for the result, just like an athlete. Conclusion Mastering finance like a triathlete means thinking ahead, training for resilience, and managing wisely over time. The result? A sharper, more strategic financial mindset, ready to lead in work and in life. Don’t forget: It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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What Triathlon Can Teach You About Operations Mastery: Top Lessons for Operational Excellence from the World of Endurance Sports Whether you're managing a production line or racing through a triathlon course, the principles of success are surprisingly similar. Triathlon may seem like an individual sport, but in reality, it’s a masterclass in operational excellence. From optimizing transitions to planning recovery, every aspect of racing mirrors the dynamics of efficient business operations.  Let’s break down the key parallels between elite triathlon performance and high-functioning operations—and how you can apply racecourse lessons to improve your workflows.
1. Eliminate Waste Like You Would in T1 or T2 In Lean Thinking, waste is the enemy of efficiency. In triathlon, wasted seconds in transition zones (T1 and T2) can cost you a podium spot. That’s why elite athletes streamline, prepare, and synchronize every movement. Everything is positioned in the right place, in the right order, to minimize time and reduce the risk of mistakes. The same applies to operations. Whether it’s redundant approvals, manual handovers, or disorganized tools and components, identifying and eliminating unnecessary steps can drastically improve flow. The goal? Seamless execution, no dead time. 2. Standardization Builds Speed and Efficiency Triathletes don’t just train hard—they train smart. Repetition engrains patterns until transitions, fueling, and pacing become second nature. Every swim stroke is refined and repeated thousands of times to maximize economy and consistency. In business, standard operating procedures (SOPs) provide the same advantage. Precision in process, supported by standardized workflows, reduces errors, boosts speed, and builds trust across teams. 3. Real-Time Problem Solving: Your Race Day Survival Kit Every triathlete knows that even the best-laid plans can go sideways—a flat tire, a lost nutrition bottle, a sudden heatwave. Top performers adapt instantly and keep moving. They also don’t race at 100% effort from the start. They build in physical and mental buffers to handle the unexpected. Operations are no different. Disruptions like supply chain issues, equipment failures, or staffing shortages will happen. That’s why you must train your team to manage a wide range of scenarios. Build resilience into your systems. And remember—if you’re always running at full capacity, you have no buffer to absorb shocks. Build in flex. That’s how you stay in the race when surprises hit. 4. Data-Driven Decisions, Automation, and Optimization: Win Races and Markets Elite athletes don’t rely on guesswork. They train with AI-driven tools that track power, heart rate, recovery, and sleep. Training without data is like sailing without a compass. The same goes for businesses. Process automation, real-time KPI dashboards, and predictive analytics are your power meter. If you’re not leveraging tech to reduce manual effort and optimize performance, you’re falling behind. The future of operations is smart, data-driven, and proactive. The real question is: Are you using data to evolve—or just to report? 5. Think End-to-End: A Triathlon Is More Than the Finish Line A triathlon isn’t just swim, bike, run—it includes pre-race nutrition, transitions, pacing strategies, and post-race recovery. Winning means planning the entire journey. The same is true in operations. Siloed thinking leads to inefficiencies and breakdowns. View your supply chain holistically—from raw material sourcing to final delivery. Every decision has downstream effects. Operational excellence comes from end-to-end integration. 6. Schedule Maintenance—For Machines and Humans Alike In sport, you break down muscle to build it back stronger. But without recovery, that breakdown leads to overload, injury, and eventually, burnout. Recovery isn’t optional—it’s strategic. In operations, preventive maintenance serves the same role. Maximum output is only sustainable when small, regular interventions prevent catastrophic failures. Protect your machines—and your people—with smart scheduling and recovery practices. 7. Fueling and Just-in-Time Management: It’s All About Timing Triathletes must fuel at the right moments. Hydration, electrolytes, and carbs aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re performance drivers. Timing matters. Fuel too late, and you bonk. Fuel too early, and you waste energy. The same precision applies to Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory and energy management in operations. It's not about chance—it’s about timing, flow, and consistency. Discipline in logistics enables production to run at full capacity without overload or shortage. Conclusion: Operational Mastery Is an Endurance Sport Operations, like triathlon, are about sustained excellence over time. It’s not a sprint. It’s a strategic, data-driven journey of continuous improvement. Your business wins when every team, system, and decision aligns—just like a triathlete who nails every segment of their race. Don’t forget: It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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Sales Mastery Through The Triathlete Mindset What Triathlon Can Teach You About Sales Mastery : Top 5 Lessons for Sales Professionals from the World of Endurance Sports In the world of triathlon, there’s no shortcut to the finish line, only consistency, grit, and adaptation. As a sales professional, that should sound familiar. The journey from prospecting to closing mirrors a triathlon: unpredictable, high-stakes, and exhilarating. Whether you're chasing quarterly targets or your next Ironman finish line, the mindset is remarkably similar.  Here are five powerful lessons that triathlon can teach every sales pro seeking to go from good to unstoppable:
1. Handling Rejection with Resilience Triathletes get battered by waves, wind, cramps, and mechanical issues and they keep going. Salespeople? We get "no" more often than "yes." Just like finishing a race despite setbacks, winning in sales means learning from the “no’s,” not being defined by them. Each triathlon obstacle is a learning opportunity to do better next time. Each sales rejection is a rep in mental toughness, sharpening your ability to bounce back stronger, with better timing, sharper objections handling, and renewed energy. 2. Goal-Driven Systems Win Races (and Quotas) Triathletes don’t just show up to race day. Every session, from base-building to brick workouts, serves a purpose. Likewise, top sales performers break down annual goals into weekly metrics: calls made, emails sent, follow-ups, and demos booked. Think beyond quotas. Set "process goals" (e.g., 10 new outreach messages daily) and "outcome goals" (e.g., $500K in closed revenue). That dual focus mirrors training: consistent action + clear destination, small daily steps which build momentum and change careers. 3. Energy Management is Your Secret Weapon In a race, pushing too hard on the bike can sabotage the run. In sales, burning out early in the month or day with too much outbound can leave you flat when deals are ready to close. Triathletes master energy distribution. You should too. Know when to sprint, when to recover, and when to push through the wall. As with triathlon training like Tridot, Sales people use tools like calendar blocking and CRM reminders to structure your daily rhythm and protect recovery time too. Mental freshness wins. 4. Adaptability Beats Perfection Triathlon conditions are never perfect - open water might be choppy, your bike might slip a gear, or it could be scorching hot. Similarly, sales doesn’t live in a vacuum. Prospects ghost. Budgets get slashed. Competition undercuts you. Customers block sales with a myriad of objections. We all know “No battle plan survives contact with the enemy” (Sun Tzu). Triathlete do not only train the perfect plan, but prepare for negative outcomes and obstacle. The more issues you train to overcome, the more relaxed you get to the start and the more brain power you keep to be adaptive for what new comes your way. Sales leaders must too prepare for the unexpected. Listen actively. Shift your pitch. Reframe your value. Be comfortable rewriting your script in real time. 5. Confidence is Built in the Dark Nobody watches the 5 AM swims or 4-hour rides in the rain. But that’s where champions are made. Likewise, your early-morning outreach, late-night follow-ups, and quiet learning moments (yes, even the podcasts and role-plays) are what shape your success. Confidence in sales isn’t bravado, t’s built on hard effort. Like triathletes, your consistency behind the scenes creates the poise needed when the big opportunity lands in your inbox. Final Thoughts: You’re Not Just in Sales. You’re in the Business of Endurance. Triathlon isn’t about being the fastest, it’s about being the most prepared, the most consistent, and the most mentally tough. And so is sales. If you want to close bigger deals, lead stronger conversations, and outlast the competition, consider what a triathlon lifestyle can teach you:
Don’t forget. It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey BONUS TIPS Coach Glenn: Triathlon teaches you to think long-term while executing short-term. That’s the true art of sales mastery. Consistent small steps are much more important that that one quarter you overshot your target with 50%. Becoming a successful sales lead is about transformation and continuous learning. So focus on the input - the process and progress - and regardless of your monthly goal, you will master sales. Share this blog/newsletter with your friends, family, and colleagues who are also pursuing a sportier and healthier lifestyle!
10 Things That Matter More Than Talent In Business And Triathlon Talent is often glorified, but true success in both triathlon and business depends on habits and mindset rather than innate ability. Here are 10 things that require zero talent but make a massive difference in performance—whether you're racing against the clock or leading a company to success. You might find excuses for the lack of talent, but not for these 10 key attributes:  1. Being on Time
2. Work Ethic
3. Effort
4. Body Language
5. Energy
6. Attitude
7. Passion
8. Being Coachable
9. Doing Extra
10. Being Prepared
Final Thoughts Whether you’re an executive triathlete or a professional pushing towards business excellence, these 10 attributes require zero talent—but 100% commitment. Mastering them creates a strong foundation for success in sport, business, and life. Don't forget. It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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How Executive Athletes Build Business Connections Without Trying In the corporate world, networking often follows a predictable pattern—coffee chats, conference meetups, and LinkedIn connections. Yet, some of the most valuable business relationships aren’t formed in boardrooms but on the open road, in the pool, or during the final kilometers of a run. For executive triathletes, networking isn’t a primary goal of the sport, but it happens organically. The endurance lifestyle creates an environment where professionals naturally connect, not over small talk but through shared effort, discipline, and commitment. These factors build trust, likability, and ultimately, new business opportunities in ways that traditional networking never could.  Like-Minded People Like Each Other And Do More Business Together
It’s no secret that people are naturally drawn to those with similar values and mindsets. Studies show that likability is a key driver of trust, and trust is the foundation of business relationships. When executives meet in a typical networking setting, interactions can feel transactional—gauging interest, exchanging pleasantries, and trying to find common ground. In contrast, triathlon provides a natural bond. Every early-morning swim, long ride, or hard-fought run offers insight into a person’s work ethic, resilience, and determination. These shared experiences create stronger relationships than a handshake at a networking event ever could. The Unspoken Factors Of Trust and Respect Trust isn’t built overnight, and it certainly isn’t built over an elevator pitch. But suffering through a 100-kilometer ride together or pushing through a tough interval session creates a level of camaraderie that’s hard to replicate. The sheer challenge of triathlon ensures that those who stick with it share similar traits—persistence, discipline, and the ability to push beyond comfort zones. In business, these are the same qualities that make great leaders and successful partners. When you’ve witnessed someone’s grit firsthand on the racecourse, you don’t need a resume to know they’re capable of following through on a deal. The understanding of what it takes to build the character to train for an Ironman results in mutual respect and recognition of the type of person you are dealing with. Why Triathlon Beats Traditional Networking Triathlon’s networking power isn’t about forced connections. It works because:
Many executives have unknowingly expanded their professional circles just by participating in triathlon. Deals have been brokered mid-ride, partnerships have formed over recovery shakes, and career opportunities have emerged through race-day camaraderie. Your Next Business Opportunity Might Not Start With a Handshake But With a Finish Line In a world where business relationships are often forced, triathlon offers an alternative: an organic, trust-driven way to connect with like-minded professionals. The sport naturally filters in high-performing individuals who value perseverance, continuous improvement, and pushing limits—both in sport and business. For executives looking to expand their network, the best connections might not be found at the next conference—but in the transition zone, on the long ride, or over a post-race meal. So if you’re already a triathlete, embrace the networking power of the sport. If you’re not, maybe it’s time to start training—your next great business opportunity might be waiting at the start line. Don’t forget. It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN:
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Designing Your Future Without the Shackles of the Past As athletes and executives, we often find ourselves caught between the echoes of the past and the possibilities of the future. Yet, the true essence of transformation lies in embracing the power of now. Neither the past nor the future truly exists, they are both imposters, existing only in our minds. The past is nothing more than a neural memory—a collection of experiences stored in our consciousness. Similarly, the future is a projection—a canvas painted by our hopes, fears, and aspirations extrapolated from what has come before. The only reality we can influence is this moment, right now.  Source. Bao Think When we cling to the past, we risk repeating it—not because it’s inevitable, but because we doubt our ability to change. By learning from the past without being shackled by it, we harness the power to alter our present actions and, in doing so, reshape our future. You often hear people talk about creating, visualizing, or manifesting your future. But the real power is within you, and it resides in the NOW. By fully engaging with the present, embracing the lessons of the past, and believing in your capacity to evolve, you can shape a future that is not a mere repetition of what has been, but a reflection of what can be—a future by design, not by default. Five Daily Practices to Design Your Future Without the Shackles of the Past 1. Reframe Your Narrative Every day, take a moment to shift your mindset from being a product of your past to becoming the architect of your future. What do you want your future to look like? Recognize that past experiences—failures, successes, struggles—are lessons, not permanent definitions of who you are. If something didn’t go as planned, don’t let it dictate today’s actions. Instead, ask yourself what did I learn? How can I use this knowledge today to move forward? The past may have influenced you, but it does not define you. 2. Take One Bold, Purposeful Action The only way to break free from old patterns is to act differently. Small steps lead to big changes. Each day, commit to one action—however small—that moves you toward your vision.
Every intentional step taken today strengthens the path to your future. 3. Detach from Emotional Anchors Guilt, regret, and nostalgia are chains that keep you mentally trapped in the past. These emotions drain energy and distort reality, making you believe that past mistakes are permanent roadblocks rather than steppingstones. Instead of dwelling, rechannel your focus. Practical tools include:
The key is to acknowledge emotions but not let them dictate your present decisions. Let go and move forward. 4. Visualize and Embody Your Future Self Instead of wishing for change, start acting like the person you want to become.
Create a vision board if it helps you stay focused. Then, start living as if that version of yourself already exists. The more you align your daily actions with your ideal future, the faster that future becomes your reality. 5. End the Day with Reflection and Reset Every night, take five minutes to ask yourself: Did I make choices today that align with my vision? What small adjustments can I make tomorrow? No judgment—just course correction. Momentum isn’t built through perfection; it’s built through consistency. Journaling can be a game-changer here:
Final Thought Your past does not own you. Your future is not a rigid script. The power to shape your tomorrow exists in the choices you make today. Live in the now—not just with awareness, but with intention. Learn from what was, envision what could be, but act in the present. That’s where true transformation happens. Don’t forget! It is the small daily steps that turn into positive habits, patterns, and beliefs ingrained in body and mind. Enjoy the journey! BONUS TIPS COACH GLENN: Consider that you will never be 100% right in the future but doing nothing will be 100% wrong. So, the only way to get to where you want to go is to start moving one step at the time. And know that you will fail at some points, but those will be lessons to allow you to correct your journey and move closer to your goals. Your future self is built on decisions NOW. Choose wisely but choose. Share this blog/newsletter with your friends, family, and colleagues who are also pursuing a sportier and healthier lifestyle! |
Coach Glenn* Founder and Head Coach GR&AT Endurance Training * Ironman Certified Coach 
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