TRUST
This picture was taken at the end of November and was one of my most memorable days of riding last year. It all started last spring when I signed up for 2 mountain bike classes, by myself, a little scared and not really knowing how to ride. I was also terrified of the hill we were going to ride on. Like many of you, I like to do new things with friends, but I was on a mission of growth and making new connections since my divorce a few months prior. I ended up meeting an amazing rider in that class and she has become one of my closest friends. She has taught me to have patience, push myself, and trust that I am capable of way more than I believe. Sometimes we need people to believe in us when we can’t do it for ourselves.
GOALS
After a lot of crashes, some blood, and well-earned sweat, I had accomplished more than I had ever dreamed. I had even rode in my first race. But I still had some big goals on my list to ride. I nailed ALL of them that day that the picture was taken. As we neared the bottom of the ride, we stopped, she looked at me and said, “You should jump all those rocks instead of riding through them”. Come again? Jump?? Never in a million years did I think I would ever jump. Hmm, would I regret it? Maybe, but I was all in. She showed me what to do, and I gave it a try. Over and over again. I think I smiled for a week. I had blown my own mind. More than that, I made an amazing connection with someone that has changed my life. If I hadn’t taken a chance and signed up for a class when everything in me wanted to cancel, none of this would’ve happened. Riding my mountain bike has truly become my happy place.
DISCOMFORT
This picture is a metaphor for my life last year and really, still to this day. I keep trying things that are hard and scary, and way out of my comfort zone. I believe the payoff is going to be worth ALL of the discomfort. So far, I’m not wrong. Does it hurt along the way? Definitely. Do I stumble? Often. I sometimes think back to moments of vulnerability and still cringe a little. Did I really do that? Sure did. Did I seriously say that out loud? Oh yes I did. That’s ok, I have big goals and I’m not going to get there by being comfortable.
EXCUSES
I spent WAY too much time waiting. Maybe tomorrow I will stop JUST dreaming and start DOING. Now isn’t a good time. Excuses. I had all kinds of them. Money, kids, husband, business, job. You name it, I used it. After my divorce, I was left without an excuse. The business and husband were gone, and I had to start over. As it turned out, I didn’t have to, I WANTED to. That was terrifying and exciting all at the same time!
FAILURE
Coaching was something I dabbled in and loved, but too scared to really do as more than a hobby. What if I failed? I decided the thought of failure was better than the thought of never trying. I jumped in and now I’m helping people change their lives. What could possibly be better than that? I’m committed to failing as many times as it takes to get where I want to go. I don’t just talk the talk, I have walked the walk. I still do.
Along the way, I’ve discovered that I love to write and create. I’ve also realized that I don’t like to see myself on video and in pictures. Do I love that this picture is of me? No, not at all. Too bad. I’m in for all of it. ALL IN.
HELP
Want to learn how to get out of your comfort zone? I can show you how failing isn’t something to fear. I can help you see why you aren’t achieving your goals and to start taking massive action. It’s an honor to be part of my clients’ journey and see them change their own lives.
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