Let's not kid ourselves. You run faster when someone is chasing you (or you are chasing them). I mentioned in my last post that you should be using a wellness journal to keep track of your activities, challenges and plans. However, it is only a historical document, and, as the saying goes, history always belongs to those who write it. In other words, while you may have the best of intentions, you may not be performing at peak capacity when no one else is keeping score besides you.
Think about the last presentation you gave, case you litigated or deal you closed. When you knew people were watching, and would remember whether you won or lost, you performed better. You probably did more preparation, executed with more intensity and dug deep to win. Why? Because there was someone sitting across the room, who wanted to win just as much as you did, trying to beat you. If this was just a project only you would remember, you might have slacked off just a little bit. That's OK. That's human nature.
So, try to engage in competitive activities as much as you can. Whether it is tennis, racquetball, a 5K race or a pick up game of basketball, engaging in activities where someone else is trying to control the end result will force you to train more beforehand, try harder to win as well as learn from mistakes you might have made. It gives your fitness regimen a purpose.
Rainmakers should not just compete with themselves. They should benchmark others and work hard to get better each and every day. When it comes to exercise, don't just go through the motions. Make the motions count for something by keeping score and making sure the other person knows that you are here to win.
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