Mahon Enterprises Ltd Imply Sports Attributes Have Contributed to Business Success

DUBLIN, IRELAND, October 04, 2012 (Press-News.org) Former athletes tend to be higher paid in business due to their self-confidence and competitive nature. Playing sports in school leads to them choosing jobs that pay more money when compared to their peers who did not play sport. Mahon Enterprises agree with James Shulman, author of The Game of Life: College Sport and Educational Values, who states former athletes strive to progress further than the average person.

Former American President Ronald Regan was once quote as saying "the values that sports instill remain with us, they become part of us; influencing for the better, all the decisions and choices we make in every facet of our lives."

Mahon Enterprises reveal 81% of female executives played sport in their youth. Many attribute their success, in part, to the fact that they learned the values that playing sports teach. Sports teach a person how to break thresholds, remove ego and encourage a person to persist. Managing Director of Mahon Enterprises Ltd. Darren Mahon believes that is is the mentality of sportsmen and women that transitions well into business "Anyone who practices persistence will become great at what they do, whether it is sport or business, determination is essential".

Having experience in both sports and in business, Managing Director, Darren Mahon of Mahon Enterprises has provided advice for those who have a sports background but are now in the competitive world of business.

How to avoid the most common mistakes:

Negativity - People who approach a situation with doubt and fear will fail. This is a common analogy. Darren believes you cannot have a negative attitude and get positive results in any walk of life.

Improve on weaknesses rather than strengths - It is easy to do what you are good at, but that doesn't help improve on weaknesses. When athletes only improve their strengths they only get to a certain level, and smart opposition take advantage of it. Darren reveals the key is to turn your weaknesses into strengths.

Thinking that winning is everything - In the world of sports, if winning was everything, teams would only compete against teams they knew they could beat. That would be boring, teams need to be constantly challenged and push the standards constantly. Mahon Enterprises Ltd recommends networking with businesses who are equal to your brand as well as more successful.

Commitment and perseverance - Being successful comes down to the time and effort you put in on a constant basis. Whether in business or sport, winning doesn't come easy. Darren Mahon believes that the ones who commit themselves 100% and push through any challenge will always be the winners.

Keeping focused on what you want to achieve - Athletes visualise themselves winning a race before they even set on the track. Darren believes in business the same focus and positive mentality applies.

The last common mistake made between people in business and athletes is the lack of goals that are set. Goals need to be smart, measurable, timely, realistic and achievable. Darren believes you should never set a goal too high. Set a lot of small goals to hit the big goal.

Mahon Enterprises Ltd. has had its most successful year to date. Darren Mahon believes it is down to the above simple guidelines. Darren Mahon comments "Overcoming a failure in business or in sports will make you stronger and more dynamic. No successful business person or athlete will ever tell you it was easy. It is all down to the individual's mentality, commitment and the sheer hard work and determination they are willing to invest in themselves"

Mahon Enterprises Ltd. focuses on face to face sales and marketing through business to business, promotions, events and local areas to create a direct link between client and customer. For more information visit http://www.mahonenterprises.com/.

About Mahon Enterprises
Based in the heart of Dublin's city centre, Mahon Enterprises is one of the fastest growing promotional marketing companies in the Irish capital. We are driven by the power of ideas, guided by the compass of our beliefs to assist our clients with results-orientated solutions and provide absolute customer satisfaction.