Running Reflections: Leading and lagging indicators as a runner

February 21, 2024 | Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell


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Today’s successes…

…are the lagging indicators of yesterday’s choices.

 

And since today will be yesterday, tomorrow…

What am I going to do today?

What are you going to do today?

 

Earlier in the winter, I caught a cold.

I had all the symptoms.

I was stuffed up;

Complete with the small ah-choos and coughing

 

I tested at once.

It’s the post-pandemic way!

It was NOT covid.

Just an ‘old school’ cold virus.

 

It did take its time, though.

At first it seemed to improve a couple of days in.

So, I got outside on the weekend for a 5 km run and 7 km walk.

 

Then, it suddenly seemed to worsen

 

So, I got to bed a bit earlier each night

and slept a bit later

 

I declined joining a friend at an Ottawa Senators game .

I opted not to visit with my dad over that weekend.

And I even missed attending a 75th birthday.

I choose to rest instead.

 

Why??

 

Because the choices I make today affect my results in the future.

 

Should I rename the column #RestingReflections this week??!

 

What about you, Self Made Nation?

 

Do you find it easy to rest? Do you rest proactively, or reactively?

 

I’d love to know!

Send me a note with your answer.

 

This is your weekly reminder to build your business as an asset!

 

My name is Colleen-O’Connell-Campbell and I help entrepreneurs who plan to sell their business. If you’re looking for more information on planning strategies that will consolidate your business legacy and give you a cash-rich exit in 5-10 years, I’d love to have a chat.

 

Please reach out to me via email or LinkedIn.

 

TTFN, Colleen