Control the Controllables
Great business lessons often come from unexpected places.
In Test of Will, Glenn McGrath credits his success as one of Australia’s greatest fast bowlers to one simple idea: control the controllables.
He focused only on what he could influence. He could bowl the right delivery to force a mistake, but he couldn’t control whether the catch was taken. So, he didn’t waste energy on it.
That lesson matters more than ever.
You can’t control interest rates.
You can’t control market uncertainty.
But you can control how you respond.
You can choose where to focus, what to improve, and how to innovate in your business.
History shows that those who act decisively during uncertain times — who control what they can — are the ones who outperform when conditions improve.
So take a page from Glenn McGrath’s playbook: control the controllables, and innovate now.
If you want help identifying what you can control in your business, and turning that focus into a clear plan, let’s talk. Send me a message, and we’ll work through the levers that actually move performance, even in uncertain times.
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