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The Power 12: Essential Traits to Go the Distance and Finish Big
- Every founder who has built and exited a company is an endurance athlete, embodying the passion, resilience, endurance, and commitment required to reach the finish line.
- Through decades of experience and countless real-life examples, these 12 essential traits are drawn from the journeys of seasoned entrepreneurs who overcame enormous challenges to create lasting impact.
- Craft a clear, impactful and purpose-driven statement and revisit it often. Let this vision anchor you through setbacks, reminding you of the greater purpose behind your work.
- For a founder, it’s their passion to make a difference that captures the interest of investors and clients alike.
- Ironman preparation is a lifestyle commitment. This discipline looks different but feels the same for founders.
- Each small win along the way builds confidence for the team and momentum for existing and potential investors.
- Ironman athletes often have detailed training plans, with specific power targets, interval speeds, and distances. Founders, too, need a high-level vision and a precise, actionable roadmap to get there.
- Successful founders know that lasting impact comes from collective effort, attracting partners who elevate their mission beyond individual ambition.
- Embrace flexibility as a strength. Be open to pivoting when needed, but stay true to your core mission.
- During Ironman training, I experienced the same plateaus many athletes know well — periods when fatigue sets in and progress stalls. For founders, there are moments when progress feels slow and goals seem out of reach.
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