In this episode, I interview Ken Kasterko, founder of Endurance Leadership, about correctly measuring success. We discuss the concept of living in the gap, where individuals constantly compare themselves to an ideal and feel like they are not measuring up. Ken shares insights from the book 'The Gap and the Gain' by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, which emphasizes the importance of measuring success based on the progress made rather than the ideal outcome. We also discuss the role of support systems, adjusting expectations, and the power of finishing tasks and goals. We round out the conversation discussing the importance of feedback and progress, the role of coaches and support systems, and the power of milestones and breadcrumbs in achieving success in both running and the business world.

Key Takeaways:

• Measure success based on progress made rather than an ideal outcome.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others as it can lead to negative thinking and staying in the gap.
• Adjust expectations and focus on the wins and progress made along the way.
• Having a support system and effective communication is crucial for staying out of the gap.
• Set milestones and celebrate the journey to keep moving forward. Feedback is crucial for growth and progress. Without feedback, it's easy to feel stuck and make no progress.
• Coaches and support systems play a significant role in providing guidance, motivation, and accountability.
• Milestones and breadcrumbs help create a sense of progress and provide the energy to keep going.
• The parallels between running and the business world are striking, and lessons learned in one field can be applied to the other.

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:00 The Gap and the Gain

13:00 Living in the Gap

19:00 Adjusting Expectations

25:00 The Power of Finishing

34:00 Setting Milestones

36:57 The Role of Coaches and Support Systems

37:29 The Power of Milestones and Breadcrumbs

Find Ken at endurancelead.com and on his podcast, "Who Do You Think You Are?"

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