I was always that kid, you know?The one with a grin in every photo,Eyes twinkling like stars caught in a jar,Happy to just be, wherever we are—Mountains, beaches, deep in the green,Loving the world, so vast, so pristine. But life’s not just snapshots and smiles,It's also the miles and the trials.Things weren’t all right in those younger days,Pockets of shadows amidst the sun's blaze.Burdened, like carrying stones in my shoes,Colors all dimmed in my childhood hues. And there I was, sitting with darker thoughts,Feeling so lost, in tangles …
Uncharted Paths: Embracing New Hobbies and Rediscovering Myself
There’s something profoundly beautiful about discovering new facets of oneself, especially when those facets were once believed to be entirely out of reach. My journey through various hobbies in the post-pandemic world has not just expanded my repertoire of activities but has significantly altered my lifestyle and perception of self. Before this exploratory phase, I was the person who would fall asleep seven pages into a book, whose attempt at gardening resulted in the improbable death of an aloe vera plant—known for its hardiness even in …
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Chasing Dreams: Sally McRae’s Lessons from the Ultra-Distance Trail
As someone who's always been captivated by the resilience of long-distance runners, I found a new level of inspiration in Sally McRae's recent conquests in the ultra-running world. Her venture into the Grand Slam of 200-mile races—a feat as daunting as it sounds—mirrors the kind of challenges I've faced, albeit on a much smaller scale, during my first high-altitude trek to Deoriatal-Chandrashila. The parallels in mental grit needed for both kinds of challenges are profound. The Power of Mindset in Endurance Sally's journey through races …
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“Die With Zero” Review: Balancing Money, Memories, and Life’s Peaks
Confession time: I'm someone who often finds it difficult to spend on myself, unless it involves trekking gear or a solo travel adventure. Even then, I'm the first to opt for the budget hostel over a swanky hotel. So, when I picked up Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, I was ready for a clash of my frugal instincts with its bold propositions. This book presents a compelling viewpoint on how we handle our finances across the span of our lifetimes. The essence? Spend your money to enrich your life with experiences, because you can't take it with …
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The Unexpected Journey of Healing
Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons that we'd rather not learn firsthand. Like many of you, I've had my share of moments that demanded a little more than just bandaging up and moving on. It's been about navigating the tricky terrain of recovery, where the path isn't just uphill—it's unpredictable and often riddled with more potholes than a backcountry trail. Being a trekker has given me a unique perspective on this. There's a parallel between healing and trekking that I hadn't appreciated until I was knee-deep in the process myself. …
The Power of Pivoting: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Perfect Strategy
It’s a misconception that a perfect initial strategy is what leads to business success. In reality, the ability to adapt is far more critical. For instance, consider how tech giants like Amazon started as an online bookstore before pivoting to become the everything store, or how Instagram began as a check-in app called Burbn before transforming into the photo-sharing leader it is today. These companies thrived not because their original plans were flawless but because they had the foresight to shift strategies when better opportunities …
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