We are always aiming for a 'big hit.'
We want to reach the top faster than others and pour out all our energy at once to surprise the world.
But here is a man who never rushed, even while breaking the world record 35 times.
Bubka's nickname was the 'King of 1cm.'
He broke the record by exactly 1cm in every competition. People thought he had reached his limit, but in fact, his practice records were already much higher than the official record.
Did he jump only 1cm further because he lacked strength? No. Hidden within this was a very 'strategic and wise calculation.'
Sustainable Compensation:At the time, he received a bonus of approximately $750,000 (about 1 billion KRW) from his sponsors every time he broke a record.
He knew all too well that if he broke his own personal best all at once, the opportunity to receive the next bonus would disappear.
Injury Prevention and Longevity:By spreading out his potential little by little, he reduced physical strain, and thanks to this, he was able to maintain his position as the world's best for a very long time.
He said:
"It is never a wise thing to rapidly improve performance No.
We are always living under the risk of 'burnout.'
New employees burn all their passion in the first month only to become exhausted after three months, and entrepreneurs sometimes face a crisis after pouring all their funds into an initial spurt.
Success Also Requires a 'Reserve Fund': Don't use up all the energy you will need for tomorrow today.
Using only 80% of your energy and saving 20% for 'tomorrow's me' is the secret to going further.
Repetition of small successes creates happiness: The sense of accomplishment felt from breaking a record 100 times by 1cm makes our brains healthier and happier than the joy of crossing 1m at once.
Letting go of impatience is the fastest way:
Do not try to reach the top all at once by comparing yourself to others.
Only when we focus on being just 1cm better than yesterday's self do we truly become 'legends'.
The summit is not a place to conquer, but a place to stay.
Do not try to show everything at once. That 1cm of energy you have saved will eventually make you shine the longest. It is okay to go a little slower today for the sake of tomorrow. We support your sustainable growth.
