3 Powerful Business Lessons I Learned From Running Ultramarathons

Wanting to quit is ok, actually quitting is not.

Nicole Linke
The Startup

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In December 2022, I decided to quit my job and pursue the adventure of being a Solopreneur. I had harbored this dream for many years, and 2023 would finally be the year I made it happen.

After paying off my student loan, I was finally debt-free. I didn’t have children, and I kept my monthly expenses low throughout the years despite the continuous salary raise that I enjoyed while climbing the corporate ladder.

While I enjoyed the promotions and the financial rewards I received as I poured my heart and soul into my work, I couldn’t relinquish the deep desire to be my own boss.

And after I had rekindled my love for running in 2021, this desire grew even more.

After finishing my first ultramarathon on the podium, I was hooked. My successful racing season in 2022 gave me the confidence to pursue this dream further, and I expanded my extensive collection of fitness certifications to include an ultramarathon coach certification.

I felt ready to go after my long-standing dream of being self-employed in the fitness industry.

Since then, I have continued ultra-running, from participating in mostly flat races to…

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