We each signed up for one of those bonus miles credit cards to help pay for our plane tickets. (If you want some serious advice on how to use bonus mileage offers to your advantage, check out The Art of Non-Conformity blog of Chris Guillebeau, the man who finished his quest to travel to every country in the world this year. Specifically, the following two posts might be helpful:
Then, we started training. Or, I should say, I started
training. My brother is probably in the top 1% of Americans who are supremely
fit. I’ve been on the fitness track ever since I graduated from college, but I
would never call myself a fitness buff.
The two biggest challenges we’ll face are heat and altitude.
Florida excels in the heat department, but it scores an F for “Flat” on the altitude
scale. So, I purchased my rucksack (50% off – so proud of myself for finding
that good deal), filled it with bricks and water, and have been hiking around
my neighborhood for the last several months.
Yep, I get stares.So what. People who stick to their goals often raise a few eyebrows.
Whatever mountain (or canyon) personifies or embodies your dream, I want to encourage you to go for it. Just remember, the path won’t always be easy. In my own opinion, there are three Cs the journey will require:
1.
Crunch:
Whether physical crunches to burn your abs or wallet crunches to create your
budget, pain and sacrifice are often requirements for achieving goals.
2.
Crawl:
Don’t expect immediate results. Practice and perseverance are twin companions
for those who are training to reach their dreams.
3.
Climb:
Remember that with God, all things are possible. After the mountaintop, there
might be a valley, but He is always right there by your side to see you through
whatever successes or failures you face.
Be a “goal-getter.” See you back here next time – hopefully with some
stunning pictures to share.
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