Isn't it a sport?

We all agree that practice makes perfect. Training is directly related to winning and in sports, competence from training and practice makes all the difference in the world. So it would make sense to apply the same principals to business, wouldn't it? Business runs on all of the same principals as any sport or game. Rules, strategies, opponents, goals, scores etc. But how many take business as serious when it comes to training and practice? What are you currently doing to get better at what you do?

I heard that when Vijay Singh won the Masters he dedicated a ridiculous amount of time to practice every shot. It seems the same logic applies in business. To become the best at what you do, you need to study, train and practice. This could mean reading, taking courses, drilling, reviewing all current stats to understand the existing scene, going to events, seeing speakers etc. It could be anything. Everyone needs to spend time training, studying and practicing in order to get better at what they do. Without constant learning or practice to improve yourself, you get stale and rote. Take your business and profession seriously. Learn to improve. Study. Train and practice what you do by whatever means necessary. You'll never excel and improve on your year over year results without an effective training strategy. Don't allow yourself to get complacent. Business, like any sport, requires a huge focus on training and practice to stay sharp, improve results and ultimately win at whatever it is your doing.
- Robert Cornish
CEO, Richter10.2 Media Group