{"id":29658,"date":"2022-02-18T20:06:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T12:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qnet.net\/?p=29658"},"modified":"2025-07-08T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:49:47","slug":"winter-olympics-beijing-business-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qnet.net\/sports\/winter-olympics-beijing-business-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Playing It Cool: Lessons from the Winter Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Beijing Winter Olympics have been epic! And as predicted, spectators have been served up an endless supply of spills, thrills and spectacular quad jumps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, in terms of global appeal, the Winter Games has often been dwarfed by its more illustrious Summer cousin<\/a>. Yet this, the 24th edition of the Games, with its staggering 109 events and a long list of records<\/a> broken thus far, has proven that it’s every bit as capable of holding its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, there has been no shortage of lessons to inspire us all, even direct sellers, business leaders and entrepreneurs. And that’s great for us at QNET, who have always recognized the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few of those lessons, courtesy of Olympians young and old, the underdogs and the sure wins: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.<\/strong> Success is important, but so is your health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“No pain, no gain” is the mantra of practically every athlete. Indeed, it’s arguable that blood, sweat and tears are a necessary part of the competitive sports experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while sacrifice is crucial to sporting success, just like in business, one’s health should always take priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why besides 100% commitment, China’s freestyle ski star Eileen Gu insists on 10 hours a day of sleep<\/a>. At least!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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