Sports and Business

ByLisa Resnick

What My Son’s Lacrosse Game Taught Me About Business

I was watching my son play lacrosse when I noticed something: the best players weren’t always the fastest or strongest. They were the ones who knew where to be before the ball got there.

In business, it’s the same. It’s not about working the hardest—it’s about being strategic. You don’t have to be the loudest or most aggressive; you just have to position yourself where the opportunity is going.

Action Step: Look at your industry. What trends are coming? What gaps can you fill? Start positioning yourself now.

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