Are you training hard enough?
Early this morning, thousands of aspiring professionals climbed out of bed and began a day of rigorous training. Some trained individually, others with coaches and trainers, and many at high-tech centers using advanced analytics. Their techniques were inspired or guided by decades of research, experimentation, and study.
Through this dedication, a small few will one day command million dollar contracts and endorsement, but most aspire to far less. Whether it is first chair, a college scholarship, the honor to serve and protect, or simply to win this year’s tournament — the financial reward will pale to the average salary of a business executive.
Today, thousands of aspiring (and successful) business executives will take their children to train at piano lessons, soccer practice, or ballet school. They will spend an hour at the gym or CrossFit. They will pay professionals to assist them. Not at their profession, but at their hobbies…
Maybe none of us are really driven by the need for financial reward? Maybe all we really want is to compete? But then, isn’t business competition?
Why do so many, train so hard, to run faster, jump higher, and play better? We teach our kids to do the same. We even commit to training just to keep our waist line a little smaller… so why do so few business professionals train to excel in their careers?
Originally published at www.linkedin.com.
