One Step at a Time: How to Build Unstoppable Resilience – My Conversation on Entrepreneur Stories
- Jovy Lodder
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
I recently sat down with Rasheed at Entrepreneur Stories to talk about the real mechanics of resilience, reinvention, and high performance — the same principles I share in my keynotes for leaders and teams.
In the episode, we unpacked the mindset and daily practices that turn big, intimidating goals into achievable results. Whether you’re leading a company through uncertainty, rebuilding after a setback, or simply wanting more from yourself, the core message is practical and powerful:
You only need to inspire one person. That one life changed creates a ripple effect far bigger than you expect.
What You’ll Take Away from the Podcast
Replace, don’t just remove. At 50 I looked in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw. Heavy drinking had to go. The secret? Replace the old habit with something meaningful — in my case, ultra-running. The same applies in business: don’t just cut problems; replace them with purpose-driven actions.
One step is all you need. Thinking about the full 3,140 km run across China would have stopped me before I started. The only question that matters is: Can you take one step today? Then another. This is how elite teams execute under pressure and how individuals achieve what once felt impossible.
Race the horse you’re on. Stop waiting for perfect conditions, the perfect team, or the perfect moment. Professional jockeys don’t get to choose their horse on race day — they ride the one they’re given and still win. Leaders who adopt this mindset build teams that move fast, recover quickly, and keep going when everything around them is falling apart.
Purpose beats pay. People run for pay and walk away. They run for purpose and they stay — and they give everything.
The conversation also covers my journey from professional jockey (making split-second, million-dollar decisions at 50 km/h) to becoming the first person to run from the Great Wall of China to Hong Kong (3,140 km in 60 days at age 55), and how these extremes translate directly into leadership lessons.
Listen or watch here: Entrepreneur Stories Podcast with Jo Lodder
Why this matters for your business and your life In today’s volatile environment, the teams (and individuals) that win aren’t the ones with the best strategy on paper. They’re the ones who can still execute when conditions are far from perfect.
If you want practical strategies for building resilient teams that make fast decisions, recover from setbacks, and turn big visions into daily momentum, this episode is a great starting point.
Ready to bring this message to your team? I deliver the full “Race the Horse You’re On” keynote (and tailored workshops) for leadership offsites, conferences, and corporate events.
Book Jo Lodder → jo@jolodder.com | +852 6084 0073
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