Why Entrepreneurs Need To Be Boxers

Are you ready to throw blows in the ring of business? Are you ready to fight with some opponents?

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Don't get scared. Personally, I do not like boxing too, nor do I like violence. Business can be seen as boxing. But this time around, your opponents are different, competitors, lack of funds, irrelevant partners and harsh business environment, the lists keeps going.

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A boxer training | Source

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As a boxer, you need training. You need to get better in order to beat your opponents. As an entrepreneur too, training is important. But this time around, it is a different kind of training. You need to improve yourself as regards business management. A good business manager runs a business smoothly.

I once read a newspaper, it said "for an entrepreneur to be successful, there is nothing like life-work balance". A boxer does not have working hours, he trains all the time. He is dedicated to what he is doing, mainly because he loves it. Do you love your work that well? Love is a motivating factor. It drives someone to do much work. A boxer also selects the food he eats carefully, entrepreneurs should select what they invest into properly. A boxer does not want to add too much weight, just as an entrepreneur does not want losses.

A boxer heads to the ring, expecting some hard punches. Sometimes, a good boxer might even loss some big matches. An entrepreneur should expect the same, setbacks and unexpected events happens. A wise man once said, "The number of times a person falls, does not matter. What matters is the number of times he gets up". Always try to turn disappointments to your advantage. Come back stronger, with something new. Surprise the market. That is how you will become a Champion.

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A Champion | Source

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A champion may not always be a champion. After becoming a champion, boxers usually have top contenders. They have to train continously to beat these ones. At times, champions retire and go into different fields. As an entrepreneur, when your business is booming, you need to continue to implement new ideas. For both a boxer and an entrepreneur, diversifying into other areas is important.

From this writeup, I'm sure you see that there is quite alot entrepreneurs can learn from boxers.

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