A Jogger's Diary - Getting Started

A few years ago, I stepped on a scale and was horrified by the weight it showed. That's when I decided to start running, and although I haven't always been consistent due to work issues or simply a lack of organization, I always have the opportunity to reflect on something I observe at the moment and compare it to what has happened to me in life, in my clients' businesses, or society.

This blog aims to share my reflections, listen to your points of view, and, if possible, touch some hearts.

I hope you like it!

Starting to run is like starting a business or anything else you want to do well.

Starting to run

There are many reasons why people decide to start exercising: improving health, physical condition, losing weight, looking and feeling better, sleeping well, among others. Although starting may seem difficult, the most challenging part is to stay consistent.

Then, you need to choose the type of exercise: practicing a sport, going to the gym, doing yoga, or running. Whatever your choice, make sure you enjoy it, even if you have to try different options to find out.

Once you maintain consistency, the next challenge is to keep track of your improvements in time, distance, speed, endurance, etc. Personally, from the beginning, I have used Nike Run Club, an app that allows me to track and set clear improvement goals, although they become increasingly harder to reach.

Starting a business

The reasons for starting a business are diverse: tradition, improving the standard of living, getting by, having time freedom, and economic independence, among others. In general, starting is difficult due to existing taboos: it's not for everyone, it requires high investments, there are high chances of failure, and a job is safer, among others. However, each of these arguments could be questioned and dismantled quite quickly.

For what it's worth, the type of business that opens and closes the most in Mexico is restaurants. You might think that cooking delicious food is enough to have a successful restaurant, but it requires much more than that.

On the other hand, just like there are hundreds of options for exercising, there are also numerous business options. Finding one that provides self-fulfillment and satisfaction is an important part of selecting it.

Once you have made the decision to embark on this journey, just like in running, it is crucial to establish clear goals and have ways to measure them to ensure the sustainability of the business. Depending on the type of business you choose, you may need an app or system to help you control and understand how your business is doing, or you may even need the guidance of specialists to shape your project.

Starting to write

Similar to what happened in my early days as a runner, I feel the same is happening in this writing challenge. Although I have written in other channels and have several published articles, a weekly blog is a new challenge. Maybe I will need someone to help me with the writing... we'll see.

I am already taking the first step, and I know that staying consistent will be a challenge.

What will be the measure of success?

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