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In his 70’s John Maxwell successfully completed a half marathon – 13.11 miles. There are five lessons learned from this experience that can challenge any leader in any organization. Let’s examine these insights.

Spontaneity is the foundation of youth

• It seems that as we age we are not as spontaneous
• It is easy to get stuck in your ways and not dare
• When is the last time you did something for the first time?
• Walk yourself into opportunities before you talk yourself out of them
• Right is the best time – TODAY MATTERS!

Provide a FIRST for someone who has provided firsts for you

• Do something for someone that they will not of cannot do for themselves
• Who do you know right now who would be abundantly blessed if you provided a first experience for them?
• Mark Cole did this for John by serving as his coach through the run.

Set yourself up for a win

• John had 3 goals for this run: have a good experience, finish, finish in 4 hours
• Leadership requires a strategy – What is yours?
• If you do not know where you are going any road will take your there!
• Ask: CAN I? HOW CAN I? Once you ask the second question, you have already decided to participate.

Know how you are doing will keep you going forward

• You can always make adjustments when you know where you stand
• Keep a scoreboard to visualize your wins and how to adjust
• It is harder to quit when you know you are winning
• Quitting usually comes right before the biggest breakthrough

The best stretches are the ones out of your comfort zone

• The best stretches are the hardest ones
• You need to be in an environment where everyone is ahead of you
• When you are out of your comfort zone, connect with someone who is on their comfort zone

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