Why Cycling is the New Golf for High Achievers: A Leadership Perspective In the realm of personal and professional development, cycling has emerged as a preferred activity among high achievers, akin to golf's traditional role. The appeal of cycling can be attributed to its nature as both a physical and a strategic endeavor. Unlike many sports, cycling offers a plethora of measurable metrics such as distance, elevation gain, moving time, paused time, average and maximum speeds, and various power and heart rate indicators. These include Training Stress Score (TSS), Intensity Factor (IF), Normalized Power (NP), kilojoules expended (KJOULES), Variability Index (VI), as well as data on calorie consumption, average and maximum watts, left/right power balance, power zones, heart rate zones, cadence, gears used, favorite gear ratio, and ambient temperature. This wealth of data allows cyclists to set precise goals and track their progress meticulously, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement. It's this rigorous exercise in self-monitoring and leadership through goal setting that resonates with high achievers. They not only enhance their physical fitness but also develop a disciplined and data-driven approach to personal and professional growth, paralleling the strategic networking and social interactions historically associated with golf. Each morning, dedicating just 60 to 120 minutes to cycling can do more than just elevate your fitness levels. It challenges you to push your limits, break down barriers, and continuously set and surpass your goals. This process of breaking down and rebuilding—much like the core of transformative leadership—enhances not just physical stamina, but mental resilience and strategic acumen. Cycling mirrors the journey of effective leadership. It demands ownership, intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. These qualities are essential as they translate directly into business success, critical thinking, and even enriching family and business relationships. So, as we pedal through each route, the lessons in persistence, goal setting, and self-evaluation are profound. For those looking to drive their careers forward and enhance their personal growth, consider this: the road to success might just be paved with cycling paths. #Leadership #Cycling #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #BusinessStrategy #TrekBikes #TrekBicycle #DomaneSLR #EmondaSLR #TopFuel #FreewheelBike #AcostaGroup #Acosta
I did two days of mountain bike trail riding here in Winter Park, CO this weekend and can relate to this! As the saying goes, you've got to "earn your turns" meaning, you need to cycle through tough terrain uphill at 10k feet elevation to earn the reward of cruising through the turns downhill. Always worth it in the end!
Agree! But I'm going with B, full sus! Nothing against gravel or road bikes, but there's something amazing about connecting with a trail as the designer intended--features that push the bike forward. And now I'm looking at my schedule for a gap to log some miles. 😂
Ride on AJ🌞
Love it!
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1moI love to cycle as well Alan!!