One Step Today: Racing the Horse You’re On
- Jovy Lodder
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
This simple mindset took me from a broken, heavy-drinking 50-year-old to becoming the first person to run 3,140 km across China in 60 days at age 55. simple mindset took me from a broken, heavy-drinking 50-year-old to becoming the first
person to run 3,140 km across China in 60 days at age 55.
Who can run 3,140 km across China?
Not many people. Honestly, even I didn’t think I could.
But who can take one step? I can. And so can you.
How about two steps?
That’s all it is.
“You don’t have to see the finishing line to start the race.”
It’s the same mindset I used when making split-second, million-dollar decisions as a professional jockey.
In business today, many teams are facing the same challenge. Big goals feel overwhelming. Markets are tough. Decisions slow down. Setbacks knock the wind out of everyone.
People start playing it safe or quietly checking out.
The difference between teams that struggle and those that keep winning is simple: they stop waiting for perfect conditions and learn to race the horse they’re on - one step at a time.
Here’s a short clip from my recent keynote where I share this idea:
A few questions I’ve been thinking about:
Where is your team waiting for the “perfect track” before they move?
Are people playing not to lose, instead of playing to win?
How quickly does your team recover momentum after a setback?
Are your best people running for purpose, or just for pay?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
If any of these feel familiar, I’m happy to share more ideas from the keynote - no hard sell, just a conversation if it’s useful.
What’s one area where your team is finding it hard to take that next step right now?
Let’s "Loosen the Reins" and take the first step together.
Jo Lodder Motivational Speaker | Race the Horse You're On
Former Pro Jockey & Ultra Runner (3,140km across China) Helping leaders & teams win - no matter the conditions
jo@jolodder.com • www.jolodder.com • +852 6084 0073 • LinkedIn
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