If you take some of the elements from sports, you can apply them to your business ventures as it surprising how analogous sports and business can be. He is a list of some of the elements that apply to both sports and business.

1. Commitment

 In order to be top of their game, no matter what it is, an athlete has to commit. Commitment to the game, commitment to the team, and commitment to themselves. If you and your team have a goal in mind then you must stay on track of that goal and stay focused. Any loss of concentration or lack of attention can lead to your team losing or your business venture failing. Think clearly and work on a way to reach your goals without burning yourself out.

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2. Recovery

 In sport or business, no one should go full pelt at something without giving their mind and body time to rest and recover. Sports players who are injured take the necessary time to recover, lest they make their injury worse or are simply not as effective in the game as they should be. With sports like basketball, the odds for the NBA playoffs, for example, rely heavily on the health and effectiveness of the players. Sometimes in business, ideas and plans can get convoluted or it may seem like the problems that have occurred seemingly cannot be solved, when it can just mean you need to walk away and take some time out then approach the problem with a refreshed state of mind.

3. Teamwork

 Teamwork is of major importance for so many sports such as football, basketball, cricket and baseball. Teamwork is of vital importance in business as well. The idiom goes about something being a "well-oiled machine" meaning to run smoothly and efficiently and this cannot happen without teamwork. Every person in their team should have something important to do, to help the game or venture work for everyone and thus achieve success. People should be able to help each other no matter what team they're in. Whether on a sports match or a project, each step of the way should be met with a sense of comradery.

4. Play to your strengths

 Just like in sports, a successful business venture will rely on what part of it each individual is working on. Basketball for example generally has the tallest players as centers while NFL quarterbacks are chosen for their strong throwing arm and accuracy. This too must apply to a business team. Someone might be better at time management while someone else might have more knowledge on a certain subject that will be useful for the team as a whole.

5. Don't let failure deter you

 Everyone feels down if they lose a match or don't get approval for a business idea that they've worked hard on but this shouldn't deter you. It should only add to your resolve to succeed the next time around. Just like in sports you can go back and analyze what went wrong and what can be done to make it work. It is also important to stay positive and see what did work.

So, there are a few things that can work for both sports and business. Take these things on board and hopefully, you can employ these strategies to gain success for yourself in the business world in the future.