How to Live in the Present: One Step at a Time

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It's so easy to dwell on your past mistakes as an entrepreneur, isn't it? If only I'd taken that opportunity! I'd be a billionaire. Why on earth did I hire that person? I've chosen the wrong niche and ruined everything. It really hurts at times, especially as a businessperson who puts their heart and soul into their work. But this type of thinking only takes you further away from success.  I was so inspired by one of my recent podcast guests. You'll never believe it – I got to speak to the Ultramarathon Man, the guy who ran 50 marathons in 50 days across 50 states. What a living legend. I suppose it's a testament to his way of life that he stood up for our entire interview, dressed in his activewear, ready to get going. When I asked Dean Karnazes how on earth he gets in the mindset to run for 50 consecutive days, he said this: "In those circumstances, I don't think about anything except the present moment of time; the here and now. I don't reflect on the past. I say, 'Be the best you can be in this instant. Take your next step to the best of your ability.'" It seems like your typical piece of mindfulness advice – but when you consider that this is how Dean got through such an enormous physical challenge, you start to realize it's a pretty powerful tool for any walk of life. Let's delve into how we can apply this as entrepreneurs.