From Ice to Innovation - Blake Jacques - Chief Endurance Officer

The endurance mindset Blake gained from his transition from hockey to endurance sports has greatly impacted not just his athletic performance, but also his approach in business and life. The concept of endurance has taught him consistency, planning, and a total commitment to his daily goals.

Blake uses a color-coded system (green, yellow, red) to prioritize his daily tasks and stay focused on what needs to be done immediately versus tasks that can be done later. This strategy helps in maintaining productivity and serves as an example of a strategy leaders can use for task management.

Community is important in coaching, and Blake has gotten a taste of that among his athletes. Complete with group chats and bi-weekly group calls, his coaching structure encourages accountability and shared motivation.

It is crucial to maintain mental health, especially in highly demanding fields like athletics and entrepreneurship. Blake’s practices for maintaining mental health include regular exercise, good communication, and using a sauna regularly.

Blake describes transitioning from hockey to entrepreneurship as a challenging, but ultimately rewarding, process. His advice for those facing career transitions is to not rush the process and to be prepared to work simultaneously on both ventures before fully transitioning.

Everyone progresses through life uniquely, much like travelers on a journey who reach different milestones along the same route. Blake emphasizes that some may advance faster while others take longer to reach their destinations which is okay.

From Ice to Innovation - Blake Jacques - Chief Endurance Officer - Episode # 044