My theory is that long distance running and being a CEO are similar pursuits. They both involve using a great deal of willpower over a very long period of time

My theory is that long distance running and being a CEO are similar pursuits. They both involve using a great deal of willpower over a very long period of time to achieve results. I’ve found that a CEO isn’t the smartest person at a company, but they are the person willing to eat the most shit in order to earn money and respect. Once you get into the rhythm of being a CEO, most of the difficulty is existential. Out of any sport, long distance running most closely matches that mindset.