In the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the British rowing team lost quietly.

It was not catastrophic but painful nonetheless.

They were talented, committed and hard working, yet they failed.

So they decided to do something radical for the next Olympics.

Which led to not just a simple question but also a way of life for the next 4 years.

Everything they did, came down to one simple question.

Will it make the boat go faster?

• Team dinner?

• Extra interview?

• Another round at the pub?

Not,

• Do we feel like it?

• Is this enjoyable?

• Is this impressive?

For four years, they ran their lives through that filter.

Training.
Diet.
Recovery.
Team dynamics.
Everything.

In Sydney, they won the gold, Britain’s first in that category for decades.

Later, Hunt-Davis turned that experience into the book Will It Make the Boat Go Faster? and built a consulting career teaching organisations the same principle.

Stopping reading random posts and go find your boat.

Thanks again and take care.