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Most buyers of businesses see high customer concentration as a big red flag. Imagine this scenario ... You start a softball team and your ace pitcher gives you a chance to win whenever she takes the mound. You’re now in first place and on a winning streak. All because of your Ace pitcher’s performance. But what happens if your pitcher suddenly gets injured or quits the team? Now, your whole season is at risk. P.S. - Get some value? Please reshare this.

The journey of Noah Lyles in the 100m race truly mirrors the dynamics of business. It’s not about leading from start to finish, but about the drive to finish strong and win. In business, just like in racing, you might not be ahead at the beginning, but continuous improvement and strategic adjustments are key. Understanding your own metrics and performance, and using that data to refine your approach, can make all the difference. It’s inspiring to see how Lyles’ dedication to improving his start paid off in the end. It’s the final push and determination that ultimately lead to success.

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Talking Bull is back for 2024! Nicola Hume speaks to Oracle Red Bull Racing’s strategy superstars Will Courtenay and Hannah Schmitz about how they work together to create a winning formula for each and every race. Do they talk in code over the radio? What happens when they disagree? Which race is their most (and least) favourite to build a strategy for? And how do the team relax after such a high pressure work day? Listen to all the answers to these questions and more below .👇 https://win.gs/TB24EP1LI

Want to give your child a head start in golf? Take a cue from the pros and learn the game backwards! Starting from the green to the tee, focusing on the short game before the long drives set a solid foundation for success. Discover why this strategy, used by legends like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, can give your child an edge on the course. Level up your child's golf game with this strategy: https://lnkd.in/g-JY4-dZ

Aston Villa's Top Three Charge: A Winning Attitude in Business As a proud Aston Villa supporter, I'm thrilled to see our team currently sitting third in the Premier League table. However, as an experienced professional, I understand the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective and avoiding overconfidence. In business, just like in football, having a winning attitude is essential. It's the fuel that drives us to achieve our goals and surpass expectations. However, it's crucial to temper this attitude with realism and a focus on continuous improvement. While it's exciting to see Aston Villa making a strong push for the Premier League title, we must remember that the season is still far from over. There are many challenges ahead, and we need to maintain our focus and determination to overcome them. Similarly, in business, we should celebrate our successes but avoid getting complacent. We should constantly strive to improve our processes, refine our strategies, and adapt to changing market conditions. A winning attitude is not about arrogance or blind optimism; it's about believing in our abilities, working hard, and never giving up. It's about embracing challenges and turning them into opportunities for growth. So, while I will celebrate Aston Villa's impressive start to the season, let's also remember the importance of staying grounded, focusing on the next challenge, and maintaining a winning attitude that will drive us towards success. #AstonVilla #PremierLeague #Leadership #WinningAttitude #BusinessSuccess

Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from Lewis Hamilton's Remarkable Comeback This past weekend, Lewis Hamilton ended a 945-day winless streak by triumphing at the British Grand Prix. It wasn't just a victory on the track; it was a powerful testament to resilience, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. For over three years, Hamilton faced immense challenges, battling not just the competition but also the weight of expectations and the struggle of pushing a team forward during tough times. Despite these obstacles, he never lost sight of his goals. His determination and unwavering commitment finally paid off, proving once again why he is one of the greatest in the sport. Hamilton's journey holds profound lessons for all of us, particularly for individuals and startups weathering their own storms. Here are a few key takeaways: 1. **Persistence Pays Off**: Success isn't always immediate. Hamilton's return to victory after nearly three years exemplifies the importance of staying focused and committed, even when results aren't instantaneous. 2. **Embrace Challenges**: Difficult times can be the most significant learning experiences. Hamilton's struggles made him and his team stronger, more innovative, and more united. 3. **Stay Motivated**: Maintaining motivation through prolonged adversity is crucial. Hamilton's passion for racing and his belief in his team's capabilities kept him going. 4. **Team Effort**: Success is seldom achieved alone. Hamilton's win was a result of collective effort, highlighting the importance of teamwork and collaboration. 5. **Adapt and Innovate**: Adapting to changing circumstances and continuously seeking improvement are vital. Hamilton and Mercedes kept refining their approach, ultimately leading to their success. 6. **Defying Age**: In a sport where younger competitors often have an edge, Hamilton, at 39, has shown that experience, skill, and tenacity can triumph over youth. His ability to keep up with and surpass younger drivers is a powerful reminder that age is just a number. Hamilton's victory is a reminder that resilience, hard work, and a positive mindset can lead to incredible achievements. Let's carry this spirit into our professional lives, driving forward through challenges and emerging stronger on the other side. #Resilience #Leadership #Perseverance #LewisHamilton #Motivation #Startups #Innovation #Teamwork #AgeIsJustANumber

Great start to the day (Weds) with an inspiring breakfast session with Olympian Roger Black at Reigate Manor (Giles Thomas 👏👏) in partnership with Gatwick Diamond Business. Good summary and take on it from Mark Peacock below, particularly on the importance of “running your own race”. Roger was also very clear that his success was forged with the help of very strong support relationships around him that guided and enabled him to achieve his Olympic Dream of running his perfect race (great stories btw 👏👏👏) What support team do you have enlisted on YOUR team to help YOU achieve your “Olympic Dream” in your chosen field? Why do the most successful people in any walk of life (the top 10-15%) usually have experienced MENTORS alongside them on their journey? 🤔 Why would these savvy Top Performers consistently invest in proven, professional mentors to help them achieve their chosen dreams 🤔 Maybe it’s the MASSIVE return on investment they get from having a mentor that enables them to “crack the code” quicker in their field, beat their internal inertia (the real “competition”) and 🚀 their progress to success? 🏅🏆 What if you too could affordably access such powerful stuff? Imagine how this would improve your business? 💰…. and your LIFE? 😎 Whatever your chosen field, the big benefits of your accelerated learning and development available from working with an experienced mentor are certainly worth taking a few minutes to think about … and perhaps explore further? If you are an ambitious #SME owner of a £1m Turnover business and you need to crack the code to running and improving your business - to either get back on track, scale-up, or get top 💰from an exit - then let’s have a “coffee conversation” ☕️ to explore specifically how my professional SME business mentorship will help you achieve your own “Olympic Dream”. 🏅🏆 Interested? Use the button on my profile page to book 30mins in my schedule that suits you. I’ll bring the biscuits 😉 I look forward to meeting you.

Overcoming adversity is a key component of success, and Tiger Woods is a prime example of this. This week, he broke another record at the Masters by securing 24 consecutive cuts made. But his success wasn't handed to him on a silver platter. As a junior player, Tiger and his father faced discrimination and couldn't access most golf courses and their facilities. Despite this, Tiger didn't let adversity stand in the way of his greatness. Instead, he arrived at the golf course and asked two simple questions: "Where is the first tee box?" and "What is the course record?" He was determined to rewrite history every time he went out. And it worked. Most of those golf courses still have Tiger Woods today as the course record holder. The lesson here is clear: it is your response when dealing with adversity that will determine the outcome and nothing else. Well done Tiger, you are still so relevant today. We continue to write you off, and you simply respond. Let's all take a page out of his book and face adversity head-on with determination and resilience.

And so it’s a few days since Rory McIlroy failed to secure the US Open Title at Pinehurst. And all the talk seems to be about how he will recover. Or if he ever will recover! Rory himself has said he will take time out before returning to defend his Scottish Open title in July. So why have a couple of missed short putts caused such emotion amongst fans, critics and the player himself? Well up to the final three holes at Pinehurst, Rory had made 496 putts inside three feet in succession this season. In other words, at Pinehurst, he missed two putts he can make with his eyes closed. But these two putts weren’t like any other he has holed in the phenomenal sequence. These were basically putts to win The US Open. Which you might think, shouldn’t be a problem to a four-time Major winner. But when you have not win a Major since going wire to wire in 2014, somehow, maybe without you even realising it, the magnitude of a potential win and the pressure that brings becomes greater than your ability to absorb that pressure. No one has warned you this might happen. You haven’t mentally prepared for the fact that your desire, need, desperation to win might overwhelm the simplicity of your process. You only know once you know. And then it’s too late. Well almost. Because Rory’s miss at sixteen could have been a warning sign. An alarm bell. That told him he needed to release some pressure and reset his mind and emotions. Probably the caddies job. Look that might have happened. But when he faced another three footer on eighteen, it became a sequence of compound misses. Whatever happened on sixteen, repeated itself on eighteen. The need to win built up over ten years, playing itself out In such a way that he’s had to take.a break from the game to process it all. Process why the win was so important that it overwrote his process. You can't always reduce the importance of your desire. But you can always factor in how it might impact on your process and what to do about it. Relearn how you compartmentalise it. Place it somewhere in your imagery or feeling landscape that makes it safe, without reducing its power. For this desire, if channelled into the rest of your process, can be a powerful force for success. But left to its own devices. Unprocessed. Not separated. It can become a destructive force. For maximum pressure applied inside a process that requires sweet sensitivity, leads to tension in the wrong place at the wrong time. Those writing Rory off are premature. For the lessons to be learnt here are accessible if you know what to look for. Rory will be back in contention for a Major sometime soon. What will be interesting to see, is if he has re-constructed the formula for winning, whereby winning doesn't become more important than the 'how you win'. It is always said, 'let the winning come to you'. Because if you go after the winning too hard, it's too smart, fast and experienced to fall into your emotional traps!