Consistency Over Perfection - Mike Alberts - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Ep # 131

In this episode, Greg sits down with Mike Alberts, Principal and Head of Business Development at Cohere Capital, a 3x Ironman finisher, and a passionate advocate for endurance sports. Mike shares how lessons learned from triathlon, consistency, resilience, and community have shaped both his personal life and professional career. From reframing training as “layers of paint” to building authentic relationships through shared runs, Mike shows that endurance sports aren’t just about racing; they’re about creating a mindset that drives success in business and beyond.Takeaways:Consistency is the foundation of growth. Just like triathlon training, business success comes from small, steady efforts compounded over time.Support systems matter. Whether in family, sport, or leadership, surrounding yourself with people who encourage you makes challenges more manageable.Community creates resilience. Shared experiences outside the boardroom, like running or biking, can build deeper relationships than formal meetings.Don’t chase perfection. Progress often comes with setbacks—embracing imperfection can reduce pressure and lead to better performance.Reframe goals as learning opportunities. Shifting from performance goals to learning goals takes pressure off and builds long-term confidence.Vulnerability builds trust. Sharing authentic struggles, like Mike’s wife racing through illness, inspires teams to push forward even when things aren’t ideal.Business, like endurance sports, is personal. Finding what motivates people beyond their work strengthens relationships and makes leadership more impactful.Quote of the Show:" Don't give up because pain's temporary and quitting is forever." - Mike AlbertsLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertsmike/ Company website: https://www.coherecapital.com/  Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/