I wear sneakers to work — not always, there are days when I wear a suit and shoes, but many days, I rock Nike’s.
Why?
There are many reasons. I wear sneakers because they’re comfortable, because they’re fashionable, and because I just want to. But mostly I wear sneakers so I can have no excuses for taking a 30-minute walk during the day.
It’s so easy to come up with excuses for not exercising. I can say I couldn’t exercise because it was cold outside today, or because I was wearing nice clothes, or because I was wearing shoes. I make up these excuses, so it’s up to me to get rid of them.
If what I wear on my feet is getting in the way of exercise, it’s up to me to change what I wear.
Want to be more productive during the day? Go for a walk. Having one of those days where you just can’t get it going? Go for a walk. Want better conditioning all around? Get up from your desk and out from behind your computer and go for a walk.
It all works. Trust me.
I’ll even wear comfortable clothes to the office. If you see me in a t-shirt and sneakers at the office, it’s not a sign of disrespect. I’m getting work done. In fact, I’m doing more and doing it better because my walks keep me more alert during the day. That’s good for me, good for my company, and good for my clients.
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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.
Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.