Young Entrepreneur Ultra Marathoner Ashmoret “Ash” Mishal / EPN -Entrepreneurs & Professionals Network Magazine

In the words of Jacob Cass: “It’s not about how many years of experience you have. It’s about the quality of your years of experience.”

At the young age of 25 years, Ashmoret “Ash” Mishal is a former running coach and leadership trainer of the Israeli military. She is the youngest female champion of the 125 mile race. After obtaining a psychology degree and 8 dedicated years of outdoor training, Ashmoret decided to start her own training system using her experience and achievements in the long distance running field called: “The Ultra Leadership Method”. Participants learn leadership, self- management and business skills through special training. She also developed the “12 Steps to Power Performance” method – A coaching technique for setting ultra goals & achieving them. Her clients base includes corporations, security forces, women in business, at-risk youth, schools and individuals. Ashmoret is also the author of the book: “Ultra Success – 12 Steps to Power Performance” and her courses are also being taught online for people from all around the world.

EPN: Tell us about your experience in the Israeli Military?

I served the military for two years (2010-2012) as an outdoor leadership trainer. These were great years in my life as I had a special job which was very meaningful and fulfilling. Serving the military as an 18-year-old young women, shaped my perspective of life and matured me much faster. After finishing my Army service as a sergeant, I worked in the military for another 4 years training the Officers and the security forces in both running and leadership development courses.

EPN: What are some lessons that your experience in the military taught you that helped shaped your professional and personal decisions following your career in the military?

The most important lessons I learned are:

·         Following Orders – Respectfully following orders and instructions from commanders and officers, with integrity and fulfilling my duties as a soldier.

Later, this helped me to communicate and perform better with my bosses and supervisors while working outside of the military in the real world. But more than that, the experience as a soldier helped me to realize that I preferred an independent career, taking on more responsibilities, and making my own decisions.

·         Hard Work – The military is a great learning center for your future career because it develops discipline and commitment. Waking up early every day and working at a full-time job from such a young age, without being rewarded financially, and without having the real freedom of choosing a different job or task – prepares you for real life and work.

These experiences led me to the understanding that I love to work hard for the things I believe in. Grit and determination are the most important qualities I have embraced and the ones that have helped me most to succeed.

·         Stamina – During the military I faced different kinds of challenges. It is hard to maintain high levels of motivation during all times of one’s service, especially when under the pressures we face in the Israeli Army. Since there was no possibility of giving up or quitting, because military service is mandatory for everyone, I developed higher levels of stamina, and naturally improved my coping techniques.

This helped me realize that the more I experienced challenges and overcame them, the more I felt confident and fulfilled.

EPN: Why did you decide to move to the US? How different is your lifestyle here compared to Israel?

I divide my time between running my company in Tel Aviv, and exploring opportunities in the United States. I'm coming back to the U.S. since I did my high school years in Chicago. I went to Niles North High School in Skokie, IL. I loved my years back then and it has been a long dream to come back again, especially now with the potential of expanding my business here. 

I am now based in NYC and the lifestyle is exactly right for me–it’s very liberal, I am surrounded by career and success driven people, the City has high levels of energy and there are many things to explore. Manhattan reminds me of Tel Aviv and I feel like this is now my second home.

EPN: Many 25 year old women are still trying to establish themselves professionally yet you have accomplished so much. What advice do you have for them?

I am defiantly at the beginning of my career and there are many more things I want to accomplish in the future.

My main mantra is: "The biggest mistake is not to aim high and miss, but to aim low and hit". Stated originally by Michelangelo.

Try to take chances and dare to be great! Of course there are going to be mistakes and setbacks on the way – but it is a part of the path the success.

EPN: What has been the greatest risk that you have taken thus far? What was the outcome?

Becoming an entrepreneur, starting my own business, and especially, bringing it to the other side of the world. Like in any big decision and goal, there are often sacrifices that need to be made, such as one’s financial stability and social relationships. On the other hand, I believe that being an entrepreneur is for me the pursuit of a more meaning life. 

EPN: What keeps you motivated?

The people around me who believe in my vision are very important to me. Also, my programs for empowering and helping others to succeed in their own “ultra goals” give me great satisfaction as I know I am making a difference in many people’s futures.

Source:

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