This past weeken I was fortunate enough to attend my first boxing match, Mayweather vs. Mosley in Las Vegas. It was a once in a lifetime
experience; that I would highly recommend.
There are some interesting commonalities between boxers and startups.
Dedication: In order to be a boxer it takes incredible dedication and restraint. In the months prior to the fight your life is consumed with training and preparation. This same dedication is needed in a startup.
Focus: Throughout the training regiment focus is key, but it’s also key in the ring. Focusing on your abilities, the landscape, the competitor and the goal is important to win in boxing and business.
Strength: It goes without saying a boxer must have strength to go the distance and win. A startup needs the same.
Agility & Speed: Boxing is not only about strength its about having the agility and speed to adapt and ‘roll with the punches’. A startup needs to have the same ability, while being focused.
