Don't Sweat the Unimportant Stuff, Do Sweat the Small Stuff

Lee discusses the parallels between his marathon training journey and running a business. He shares his experiences and lessons learned from his training, emphasising the importance of paying attention to the small details and not sweating the unimportant stuff. Lee also talks about the value of seeking guidance and feedback from experienced individuals to understand what truly matters. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The importance of sweating the small stuff: Paying attention to the small details is crucial for achieving success, whether it's in personal goals or in business.

• Clarity is essential: Having a clear understanding of the direction, purpose, and destination is crucial for making progress and focusing on the important tasks.

• Conscious effort leads to improvement: By consciously putting effort into the important tasks, individuals can continuously improve and achieve their goals.

• Consistency is key: Consistently applying oneself and working on the small things over time is necessary for long-term success.

• Seek guidance and learn from others: Recognise the importance of seeking advice and learning from those who have experience in the field to gain a deeper understanding of what is important and how to improve.

BEST MOMENTS

"Don't sweat the unimportant stuff, not don't sweat the small stuff, because I think the small stuff is really, really important."

"It's the small stuff that's going to help us achieve. Whether that's personal goals, like the marathon or ultramarathon, or whether that's in business today, tomorrow."

"80% of your successes, 80% of your progress, 80% of your improvements are going to be delivered by the small things, by understanding the small things." 

"You can only really understand the small stuff, which is the important stuff, if you're conscious about it. If you're conscious about doing, when you're doing and the activities that we're talking about." 

"I am training, I am progressing, I am getting there, but it's only by working on the small things, and that's what's gonna allow me to achieve what I've set out to achieve."

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You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.