“What are my limits? And how could I discover them unless I tried to go beyond them?”

Scott Jurek, Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness

“It’s really the act of going all in that matters [. . .] Follow the excitement and be willing to take a risk.”

David Roche, Some Work, All Play Podcast

Reflections

Of my aspirational self. . .

I aspire to a life well-lived. To me, this means a life of strength and vitality, a life filled with love and connection, a life of pursuing interests and pushing boundaries, a life of testing limits and exploring what’s possible, and a life dedicated to making the world a better place.

Upon reflection, it seems my version of a life well-lived represents a journey of continuous growth and development. To become the aspirational version of myself, I must live in the process, knowing it will always be a work in progress.

I must remind myself that growth is not always linear. There will be sidesteps, missteps, and setbacks along the way. There will be pain and discomfort. I must remember this is all part of the process. If growth is my purpose, I must overcome my fear of change. I must be willing to go all in, take risks, and test my limits.

“Anything is possible if we just ask, ‘What am I truly capable of?’” – Rich Roll

Here’s to getting uncomfortable, facing new challenges, and embracing the journey.