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The Secret to Will Smith’s Success

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Will Smith’s “secret” to his success:

“Here’s the thing: I’m not afraid to die on a treadmill. I will not be outworked. You may be more talented than me. You might be smarter than me. And you may be better looking than me. But if we get on a treadmill together, one of two things is going to happen: you are going to get off first or I’m going to die. It’s really that simple. I’m not going to be outworked.”

This comment both inspires me and gives me pause.  Inspires me for the shear strength of mental fortitude.  But, it also alarms me to think a treadmill, even metaphorically, is worth dying for.

I don’t know, is it?

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Mat is a husband and father. He loves outdoor adventures including summiting several 14ers, running the Pikes Peak Ascent 3 times and riding his hard tail down Porcupine Rim at over 40mph. Not being afraid of the kitchen, he swears he's a pretty great cook too. Mat has been successfully involved in leading marketing, strategy and business growth efforts in such diverse environments as start ups to Fortune 50 companies. He has been involved in online and social media since 1998, long before it was even called social media. This is his personal blog and just like life it may include topics that range from Star Trek, Formula 1, movies, sports, business and his family. It will likely not include many references to politics and his relationship with God, both of which he is very passionate about, but you never know something may slip out (just a warning).

Discussion

  1. Jefferson  November 3, 2015

    Hey Mat, I just found your blog! Good stuff.
    Yep there are a few metaphoric treadmills that are worth dying for, but most of them don’t put me in competition with other men. Like being a father and husband.
    I get what he is saying and give him a head nod for his sentiment.

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