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Reflect

Reflect

Before moving on to your next journey, take a moment and reflect on the journey you were just on.  What did you learn?  What would you do differently?  What would you do the same?  By reflecting, we learn things we can apply to our next journey. You can also reflect...
Be Vulnerable

Be Vulnerable

“Be strong” is something that is often drilled into us from a young age; however, there is also strength in vulnerability.  I’m a private person and don’t like to show any weakness or vulnerability.  By fundraising to receive a race number for the marathon I had to...
Trust

Trust

Along your journey, trust yourself, trust your training, and trust that you will reach your destination.  It can be difficult to know who or what to trust, i.e. a coach, a trainer, a doctor, a teacher, a boss, etc.  Putting yourself in the hands of a higher power...
Be Proud

Be Proud

Don’t downplay your journey or what you have achieved.  While it is good to be humble, be proud of your accomplishments.  You have worked hard to achieve them.  You had the courage to start the journey. Don’t be self-deprecating.  For example, don’t say, “I am not a...
Believe

Believe

You must believe in yourself.  Believe in your journey and that you will reach the finish line.  Sports fans often exhibit strong beliefs in their teams and their team’s success, no matter what their prior record.  Whatever your own history is, it does not forecast...
Be Patient

Be Patient

You have to be patient if you want to complete your journey.  A big part of marathon training is the long run.  It is often at the end of the week.  I sometimes dreaded that long run.  Sometimes during the long run, I would often become impatient because I just wanted...