I recently had an insightful talk. The guest was Jason Yarusi, a successful real estate professional who manages over $300 million in private funds. Jason shared his philosophy of the “100-mile mindset.”
Building a Strong Foundation
The 100-mile mindset is about setting sustainable goals. Jason stressed the need for a solid foundation to support achieving one’s aims. His approach aligns with my work philosophy. We believe in strategic planning and consistent effort.
Lessons from Ultramarathons
Jason’s experiences with ultramarathon running teach valuable lessons. When training for a 100-mile race, regular methods didn’t work. Instead, he committed to running 6 miles daily with no excuses. This step-by-step approach helped him conquer immense distances. It shows breaking down big goals into daily tasks leads to success.
A key point was focusing on the journey, not just the end goal. Jason highlighted intentional actions and persistence. He also emphasized specific goal-setting. For example, having a clear intention to buy apartment communities.
Overcoming Challenges
We discussed challenges like the temptation of shortcuts and instant gratification. Jason debunked overnight success myths. The path often has twists and turns. We also talked about defining your purpose as motivation.
Jason passionately spoke about staying true to your aspirations. He encouraged embracing short-term discomfort for long-term fulfillment and advocated surrounding yourself with supportive communities.
During the pandemic, Jason invited people to join his virtual 100-mile race. Amazingly, many surpassed expectations with the group’s collective energy and support. This highlights communities’ transformative power.
Live 100: Personal Growth
Jason introduced his Live 100 program for self-improvement. He invited listeners to explore resources on discipline and pursuing personal goals.
My talk with Jason reminded me of the value of the 100-mile mindset. Whether running ultras, managing business, or personal growth, sustainable goal-setting, daily discipline, and supportive communities are key. I’m grateful for Jason’s inspiring insights.
Our Host
John is the Amazon bestselling author of Winning the Battle for Sales: Lessons on Closing Every Deal from the World’s Greatest Military Victories and Social Upheaval: How to Win at Social Selling. A globally acknowledged Sales & Marketing thought leader, speaker, and strategist, he has conducted over 1500 video interviews of thought leaders for Sales POP! online sales magazine & YouTube Channel and for audio podcast channels where Sales POP! is rated in the top 2% of most popular shows out of 3,320,580 podcasts globally, ranked by Listen Score. He is CSMO at Pipeliner CRM. In his spare time, John is an avid Martial Artist.
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