The Tour de France: a test of endurance, stamina, skill, and strategy. Stage 15, 2023. Two leaders are battling for supremacy.
Jonas Vingegaard, closing in on leader Tadej Pogačar. One moment changed it all. Vingegaard glanced back. In that split second, Pogačar attacked, opening a lead of over a minute.
The lesson? Looking back, I see uncertainty and a lack of confidence in your plan.
In business, a McKinsey study found that decisive leaders are 12 times more likely to deliver above-average returns.
As Muhammad Ali said, “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”
Think of your own challenges. Where does uncertainty hold you back? Where do you keep looking over your shoulder instead of forging ahead?
Success comes from understanding your plan, leading, and looking ahead. Doubt is the enemy of progress.
So, in your race, are you pedaling forward with conviction or letting uncertainty slow you down? Remember, every backward glance is a moment lost. Keep your eyes on the prize.
