Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the continental US and stands 14,505 feet above sea level. It’s a two day hike and we were excited at the prospect of reaching the summit. We faced a few challenges, though. First, we were rookies and had no idea what was in store for us. Sometimes ignorance … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: The Mountain Wins Again – Blues Traveler
I remember meeting with a colleague and she surprised me when she said: I like how you run into the fire when faced with challenges. You’re fearless. I thanked her for the generous compliment but had to disclose to her that the real motivation wasn’t bravery, but fear itself. Fear with dealing with the aftermath … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Lose Yourself – Eminem
I’m pretty resilient. I attribute this to having a good amount of grit. I wasn’t always this way. Grit grows over time. I remember in high school my mom once said to me, “Things come too easy for you. One day, things won’t go your way and you’ll have to work really hard earn it.” … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Can’t Stop the World – The Go Go’s
I don’t have the secret to success, but can provide thoughts on what I’ve learned through trial and error. Planning is an important step and provides a framework towards achieving goals; however, there are other areas just as important to improve chances of success. Focus is key. It is important to keep a multi-directional focus … Continue reading My Gen X Playlist: Sixty-Eight Guns – The Alarm
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