Welcome to another edition of Friday Footnotes! As we move through the summer, it’s a great time to reflect on your goals and realign your energy. How are you keeping your momentum going? What can you change to achieve even more in the second half of the year?
Business of Endurance Podcast
What does it take to break free from the corporate grind, build multiple businesses with zero industry experience, and push your body to the absolute limit in some of the toughest endurance races on the planet?
This week’s guest, Simon Dent, has done it all. From working as a solicitor in the city to promoting celebrity-packed nightclubs, to building some of the most successful marketing and publishing agencies in sport – Simon’s journey is anything but conventional. He’s also completed the Marathon des Sables, one of the toughest races on Earth, and is now on a mission to reduce plastic waste in the sports industry.
In this episode, Simon shares the mindset shifts needed to leave a secure job, how endurance sport shapes elite entrepreneurs, and why most footballers go bankrupt – and how to avoid the same financial traps. If you want lessons in resilience, reinvention, and making your passion your business, this is one you can’t afford to miss.
What I’ve Been Reading
Runners High: My Life in Motion by Dean Karnazes is a laugh-out-loud memoir that’ll have you marvelling at the impossible feats the legendary endurance athlete has pulled off. From running 350 miles non-stop to his jaw-dropping adventures, Karnazes proves that age, like barriers, is just a number.
If you haven’t already heard, we were lucky enough to have Dean as a guest on the Business of Endurance Podcast in season 7. If you haven’t listened yet, I highly recommend you check it out. Whether you’re a marathoner or just love to be inspired, this book provides plenty of insights on perseverance, overcoming the odds, and pushing past physical and mental limits.
TED Talk I’ve Found Interesting
In What Really Matters at the End of Life, BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care physician, explores what it means to face the end of life with dignity. His powerful talk emphasizes the importance of comfort, respect, and love – values that often get overshadowed by the hustle of everyday life. Miller’s reflections encourage us to prioritize what truly matters, whether in business or personal life. Take a moment this week to watch his TED talk and reflect on how you’re living in the moment.
What I’ve Been Watching
If you’re like me and love the Cornish coastline, The Salt Path movie is an uplifting watch. Based on the bestselling memoir by Raynor Winn, the film chronicles an inspiring journey of resilience as the protagonist and her husband walk the 630-mile Southwest Coast Path, despite facing life’s toughest challenges. If you haven’t yet seen the trailer, check it out here. A perfect feel-good movie that celebrates strength, healing, and the power of nature.
Quote Of The Week
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
Tech I’ve Found Useful
The power of ChatGPT continues to grow. Imagine now being able to access its wisdom directly through WhatsApp. With the latest integration, you can easily chat with AI on the go, whether you need a quick answer to a business question, strategy advice, or just a spark of inspiration. If you haven’t tried it yet, you can explore the integration and make your chats even more efficient here.
As a fun starting point, try these two questions:
- What do you know about me based on the fact that my name is [insert name] and I am [insert a single identifying fact; e.g. the author of The Dream Retirement]?
- Based on that, can you give me three strategies to improve my business life?
Be ready to be amazed!
The Trusted Team
Are you ready to push your business into the future? At our Unleash the Power of AI event, we’re diving deep into the world of artificial intelligence and exploring how cutting-edge technology can enhance both your personal and business growth. AI isn’t just the buzzword of the moment; it’s a powerful tool that, when used right, can unlock a new level of productivity, creativity, and efficiency.
As we’ve seen in recent weeks with breakthroughs like ChatGPT and innovative tools like AI note-takers, AI is transforming everything from customer communication to content creation. Imagine applying AI’s power to your business: automating tasks, optimizing decision-making, and refining strategies. At Unleash the Power of AI, we’ll explore how you can harness these tools to streamline operations and elevate your leadership.
We’ll also talk about leveraging AI for your personal goals – whether it’s improving your fitness through data-driven insights or refining your next big project with machine learning. Dean Karnazes, has proven how pushing physical boundaries is possible, and now AI can help you do the same for your business and personal life.
Join us to learn how AI can advance your life and your business. It’s time to stop thinking about AI and start integrating it into your success. Register here.
I hope this edition gets your energy up for the rest of the summer! As always, let me know what stood out to you this week. Stay inspired and keep pushing forward.
