Start steady. Stay steady. Finish strong.
I’ve run multiple marathons, and every long run teaches me something new about entrepreneurship.
Here are the parallels I’ve learned:
1. Pace beats speed
Fast doesn’t last.
Consistent does.
2. Endurance matters more than enthusiasm
It’s easy to be excited at kilometer 1.
The real test begins after kilometer 30.
3. Your form collapses when you’re tired
Similarly, in startups, decision-making collapses under stress.
Discipline keeps you upright.
4. Preparation is invisible but essential
The race is won in the weeks and months before the starting line.
5. You can’t sprint the entire journey
Founders who burn themselves out don’t reach the finish.
Those who conserve energy, do.
Every marathon is a reminder:
You don’t build great companies through one big push.
You build them through steady, intentional steps repeated every day.