What’s your 4-minute mile?

I read an article written by Bill Taylor on HBR about Roger Bannister.

On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister was the first human to run a four-minute mile. His time was 3:59.4.

Roger was a medical student, and he worked full time at the hospital. He didn't have much time to practice, and he committed to running hard for 35 minutes per day.

He had two training buddies that he ran with to help him stay on track.

Runners started seriously chasing the goal of running a four-minute mile since at least 1886.

The most brilliant coaches and athletes worldwide strived for this world record.

Some believed that running a 4-minute mile was impossible and that anyone who managed to run one would die trying.

Other athletes thought they would break this record because they had better trainers.

The experts believed that the 4-minute mile would be run in perfect weather - 68 degrees, no wind, hard, dry clay, and in front of a huge crowd cheering the runner on.

In Oxford, England, Bannister did it on a wet track at a small meet with a few thousand people on a cold day.

When he broke the record, most of his competitors were not only happy for him, but they were relieved that someone had done it.

46 days later, a runner beat his new world record. Over the last half-century, more than a thousand runners have achieved something considered hopelessly out of reach.

What do you believe to be hopelessly out of reach?
Maybe you've created some thoughts to support this belief?

• I don't have time.

• Who am I?

• It's too hard.

• Now isn't the right time.

• I'll die if I try doing this.

Stop listening to the thoughts that aren't serving you.

• You do have time.

• You are powerful.

• One step is what's required.

• Now is the right time.

Don't try and be perfect. It's OK if it's messy.

Now is the time to step up. Your impact is waiting for you.

I believe in you.

God bless you.
Shermain