One of the hardest things I have to learn is how to actually celebrate the good things that happen in life. When something ships on time or goes great, I, like many people, dismiss it out of hand and tell myself, “Finally, something went right,” then move on to the next thing. Meanwhile, anything that doesn't go perfect slams you upside the head and requires several days of scrutiny, fixation and penance. As a result, all the amazing things get ...
Recalculating
Recalculating A few weeks back, I went on a trip to LA a few weeks back with my best friend. We threw our destination address into Google Maps and started following the directions for another adventure. At one point, we missed a turn and our Google Maps monotone navigator got to announce somewhat passive aggressively, “recalculating.” Somewhat subtlety indicating that we had missed one of our turn-off points. We had missed the mark, but ...
The 777 Project – Race #1 – The Patagonia International Marathon (63km)
I'm safely back in San Diego. After tackling trains, flights, layovers, bus rides, truck rides, shuttles, and loads more forms of transport, I've finally had the time to put together a massive 777 update for you. It's a doozy, but here's the good and the bad news: The good news: Race 1/7 is in the bag and I'm not dead (yet)! The bad news: Well, you'll have to read the whole thing to find out! The 777 Challenge If you're not familiar with the 777 ...
Are You out on Your Limit?
#boom Race 1/7 for the 777 Project is done. The Patagonia International Marathon was an absolutely astounding 63km/39.4 mile race. And we've raised almost $10,000 so far. Amazing! Thanks to everyone who has joined the cause and supported 777 in one way or another. If you still want to get involved, there's good news. You can! The fastest way to help is by taking part in The $25 Challenge. Do that here. --- As for Patagonia, it's absolutely ...
The Biggest Challenge of My Life: The 777 Project
Today's a big day. For the last few months I've been hinting at a big, upcoming impossible project. Today it's here. I want to share with you The 777 Project. - the next impossible thing. The 777 Project The 777 Project is my next impossible challenge. It's a challenge to run 7 ultra marathons on 7 continents as an effort to help build 7 schools with Pencils of Promise.. This project will be the most challenging thing I've ever done and take ...