Lisa Bishop is a four-time qualifier for the Ironman 70.3 world championships and a two-time age-group winner for the 70.3 distances. She’s also a wife, mom, full-time employee, and competitive athlete. Lisa shares her story about starting in triathlon and how she balances and manages her athletic hobby and work and home life.
You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in…
- Lisa Bishop’s origin story [1:00]
- How Lisa defines success [5:30]
- Lisa’s best investment in her athletic career [8:40]
- Tips to success from Lisa [18:20]
- Should you be concerned about today’s economy? [34:10]
How Lisa Defines Success in Her Sport
Lisa shares how her view of success varies in different aspects of her life. Her definition of success in her athletic hobby is progress. Lisa explains that success is when she looks at the big picture and identifies her progress and growth over time.
This reminder of recognizing our individual growth reflects the concepts mentioned in the book, The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan. A competitive mindset creates burnout but happiness and achievement come from looking at our success.
Lisa’s Best Investments in Her Athletic Career
Lisa shares how hiring a coach allowed her accountability and a structured and safe plan to meet her goals. Her appreciation for her coach comes not only from the athletic support she received but also the flexibility of her coach, Sarah Hart at Upgrade Lifestyle. Sarah helps her work around her career and home life to meet her athletic goals.
Another investment Lisa made was to hire a dietitian to work on her nutrition and hydration plan, leading her to more efficient race times. Lisa shares how the nutritional component was an investment in her health and longevity.
Tips to Success from Lisa
Reflecting on her definition of success, Lisa notes that to be successful, it means giving her best daily and being committed to the consistency and hard work of training. She gives her best physically and mentally by showing up with gratitude to enjoy not just the rewards, but the work and growth that come from showing up and trying her best.
She also credits her success to having a great support system from her family. Her husband shares in the daily household and financial responsibilities to give her the opportunities to pursue her athletic hobby. This understanding and collaboration helps her find success in her sport.
Do I Think You Should Be Concerned About Today’s Economy?
Often the question arises: should my clients be worried about today’s economy? I believe it is important to differentiate that there is a capital market that plays into the larger, global-scale economy. When we invest in capital market companies, who intend to make financial growth regardless of the state of the economy, it can reassure us not to worry about some number in the economy that is not where someone else wanted it to be last week. When you focus on what you can control you will be better off.
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