We\u2019ve seen some marvellous sporting achievements at the Rio Olympics. We\u2019ve seen scenes of joy and despair. Yes, we\u2019ve seen the ugly face of cheating and corruption, but we\u2019ve also seen the best of the human condition, and importantly, we\u2019ve seen the power of determination.<\/p>\n
No one who has stepped onto the podium has had an easy journey. Usain Bolt is a living legend, but despite the relaxed public image, his life is very disciplined. The Brownlee brothers haven\u2019t achieved medals by good genes alone. In the driving wind and hail of February, when we\u2019re cosied up in centrally heated offices, they\u2019ll be grinding out the miles.\u00a0 It\u2019s 24-hour commitment, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, year after year. No wonder emotions spill over when it all pays off.<\/p>\n
Our Olympic heroes start with goals. Theirs is a medal. Yours might be more modest. You might be targeting a certain turnover or an extra property to add to your portfolio. You might want to build the most respected lettings agency in the business and win your own gold award at an industry event. You\u2019re in a different game, but you can use the same strategies to get where you want to go. \u00a0Have a clear goal, and if it\u2019s huge and seems unachievable, remember the power of determination. Break your goal down. This year you might establish firm foundations for a new business. Next year, your goal might be to clear a start-up loan, the year after to double your turnover. Step by step, you\u2019ll move in the direction of what seemed impossible.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve got to believe in yourself. Think of things in your past that you\u2019ve overcome. Find a role model, a business you admire, mentors and support groups. And find someone to prove wrong \u2013 \u00a0the teacher who told you you\u2019d never amount to much or the competitor who\u2019s being underhand.\u00a0Remember why you\u2019re doing what you\u2019re doing and record your progress. Celebrate each little victory or milestone. Success, even in the smallest things, builds self-belief and without self-belief you\u2019ll never reach your goal.<\/p>\n
Team GB\u2019s cycling success is reportedly based on a philosophy of adopting every tiny incremental gain.\u00a0 It\u2019s a technique that works perfectly in business too. A small saving on a tenant reference, won\u2019t, in itself, lead you to the promised land, but it will get you moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n
If things don\u2019t work, don\u2019t put up with them. Change them. Try a different approach, a different supplier, or a new software system.<\/p>\n
All of the athletes in Rio will have faced setbacks. A great many will have missed previous games because of injuries or illness, political issues or lack of funding. The thing is, they haven\u2019t given up. Think of the team of refugees, without a flag but still filled with determination. You will have problems. You will have a tenant who defaults or a plumbing emergency when you\u2019re out of the country. Plan and be prepared for setbacks, and they don\u2019t need to derail progress. When you learn from them, they become just another step in your journey to success.<\/p>\n
There isn\u2019t really such a thing as an individual event at the games. Yes, Max Whitlock took gold in the floor event, but alongside were teammates, coaches and physios. Further back, there are nutritionists, psychologists, administrators, drivers, Mums, Dads and dog sitters. A great team, working towards a common goal has an awesome power. When one member can\u2019t help, another steps in. Talents and skills complement each other. Pick the right team to back you, and nothing\u2019s impossible.<\/p>\n
Why not? Take inspiration from those who have been brave enough, tough enough and dedicated enough to get there. And then map the journey to your own particular gold. And when you\u2019re picking the team to back your endeavours, call us on 0333 577 9050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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