You've heard the saying, "Nothing good comes easy." This is true in life and couldn't be more true regarding great adventures and great plans. Whether you are training for your first 5K or your first 100 mile ultra run, the commitment, dedication and focus is the same... and it takes time and lots of patience.
The bigger the reward, the more effort and self-sacrifice. In today's society we want everything NOW. Immediate gratification is the way of the world. But at Adventure Woman we know if it's so easy that everyone can do it instantly then it's probably not very meaningful or gratifying. Give us a REAL challenge that will test our limits and push our boundaries. Yes? At Adventure Woman we DREAM TO DARE!!
We have four new REAL Adventure Woman who embrace passion, perseverance and patience. Roz Savage left a high profile career for an even more high profile life of adventure as a world-class rower. Julie Conover gave up her career for her passion for traveling and created her own television show, Passport to Adventure, which she also hosts. Caitlin Boyle started a campaign of kindness that is sweeping the world, and Georgie White became a pioneer of the Grand Canyon with her electric personality and dare-devil explorations.
Other amazing women we are proud to feature include; Tara Andvik who switched from a military career to become a mother and serious archer,and Diane Michelin who successfully combined her love of art with the beauty of fly fishing. Breezy McNamara and MJ MacDougall spent months planning for their independent trek around India, and the painstaking pre-trip reading and research is evident in the excitement and diversity of their trip.
All of these women are uniquely extraordinary. But the one thing they have in common is that they have spent months, years, and decades in preparation for tackling and achieving their dreams and goals. Make a plan and go for it!
I've made a plan to trek to Mt. Everest Basecamp and climb Island Peak. It is still 18 months (Spring 2011) away but I'll need every day to train and prepare for it. The very idea of having an adventure to pursue is thrilling.
What's your next adventure? Take the first step today and before you know it you'll be there (life goes fast). And remember the true "adventure" is not in the destination... but always in the journey!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Rollin with the Changes
Just spent some time with some graduating high school students and it's always interesting and exciting to watch them plan for their lives and futures.
On one hand you admire their enthusiasm and energy for life - the boundless possibilities ahead of them. On the other hand you know how life takes its own unexpected paths and creates it own rhythms and how you really must be a Captain of your own ship and navigate the unknown storms and uncharted waters of your life to succeed. And it is often a difficult journey.
Perhaps, staying flexible, preserving and optimistic are the best possible traits to have as you live life. Life is harder and more rewarding than you can ever expect in high school and college. Sometimes the best planning can go out the window and unexpected doors of opportunity open and shut. Making the "best of it" can seem overwhelming and heroic at times. But the words "this, too will pass" is so true, as well.
At Adventure Woman our motto is "Dream to Dare." We try to encourage women to live their dreams (and feature women who do) because we know that dreams are large and life is short, and its not easy to fit every high school ambition into one lifetime.
But if you can work hard and live with no regrets then you'll be achieving more than you ever expected - and possess a fulfilling and passionate life.
An old high school favorite...
Roll with the Changes
REO Speedwagon
As soon as you are able, woman I am willing
To make the break that we are on the brink of
My cup is on the table, my love is spilling
Waiting here for you to take and drink of
So if you're tired of the same old story,
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, yeah, yeah
I knew it had to happen, felt the tables turnin'
Got me through my darkest hour
I heard the thunder clappin', felt the desert burnin'
Until you poured on me like a sweet sunshower
So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, ooooh
So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh baby, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, baby,
Roll with the changes,
Ah you know you know you know you got to
(Keep on rollin') Oh yeah
(Keep on rollin'), oooh roll with the changes
Keep on rollin' (keep on rollin' keep on rollin')
Oh now roll with the changes oh baby
(Keep on rollin') oh babe (keep on rollin')
Oh you got to learn to roll with the changes
Got to, got to, got to, got to keep on rollin'
Keep on rollin', got to learn to, got to learn to,
Got to learn to roll
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh, aah
On one hand you admire their enthusiasm and energy for life - the boundless possibilities ahead of them. On the other hand you know how life takes its own unexpected paths and creates it own rhythms and how you really must be a Captain of your own ship and navigate the unknown storms and uncharted waters of your life to succeed. And it is often a difficult journey.
Perhaps, staying flexible, preserving and optimistic are the best possible traits to have as you live life. Life is harder and more rewarding than you can ever expect in high school and college. Sometimes the best planning can go out the window and unexpected doors of opportunity open and shut. Making the "best of it" can seem overwhelming and heroic at times. But the words "this, too will pass" is so true, as well.
At Adventure Woman our motto is "Dream to Dare." We try to encourage women to live their dreams (and feature women who do) because we know that dreams are large and life is short, and its not easy to fit every high school ambition into one lifetime.
But if you can work hard and live with no regrets then you'll be achieving more than you ever expected - and possess a fulfilling and passionate life.
An old high school favorite...
Roll with the Changes
REO Speedwagon
As soon as you are able, woman I am willing
To make the break that we are on the brink of
My cup is on the table, my love is spilling
Waiting here for you to take and drink of
So if you're tired of the same old story,
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, yeah, yeah
I knew it had to happen, felt the tables turnin'
Got me through my darkest hour
I heard the thunder clappin', felt the desert burnin'
Until you poured on me like a sweet sunshower
So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, ooooh
So if you're tired of the same old story
Oh baby, turn some pages
I will be here when you are ready
To roll with the changes, baby,
Roll with the changes,
Ah you know you know you know you got to
(Keep on rollin') Oh yeah
(Keep on rollin'), oooh roll with the changes
Keep on rollin' (keep on rollin' keep on rollin')
Oh now roll with the changes oh baby
(Keep on rollin') oh babe (keep on rollin')
Oh you got to learn to roll with the changes
Got to, got to, got to, got to keep on rollin'
Keep on rollin', got to learn to, got to learn to,
Got to learn to roll
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh
Keep on rollin', keep on rollin', oooh, aah
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Adventure Woman Loves Halloween!
Halloween is one of the most adventurous and creative holidays on the calendar. What other time can you dress up in your most fantastical outfit, pretend you're a rock star, superstar or President of the good ol' USA. Yes, it's just loads of fun - and when else can you actually decorate your house in spiderwebs (versus taking them down) and ask friends, neighbors and strangers for free candy? What a hooliday.
Like we always say at Adventure Woman - Dream to Dare! Get creative, dress outlandish, go the extra mile and don't be afraid of diamond false eyelashes,a sequined pantsuit or killer leopard boots (with a fuchsia boa). This is the one day of the year that you can't be too outrageous or too creative.
And join your kids or partner in creating costumes. A common theme is extra fun for everyone - and makes super pictures and awesome memories.
Go on! Dare to have a great and unforgettable time.
Visit us at www.AdventureWoman.com. We've decorated for Halloween. Trick or Treat?
Like we always say at Adventure Woman - Dream to Dare! Get creative, dress outlandish, go the extra mile and don't be afraid of diamond false eyelashes,a sequined pantsuit or killer leopard boots (with a fuchsia boa). This is the one day of the year that you can't be too outrageous or too creative.
And join your kids or partner in creating costumes. A common theme is extra fun for everyone - and makes super pictures and awesome memories.
Go on! Dare to have a great and unforgettable time.
Visit us at www.AdventureWoman.com. We've decorated for Halloween. Trick or Treat?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
AdventureWomanSpeaks.com
I hope everyone has gone to AdventureWomanSpeaks.com to check out our page for speaking engagements. Adventure Woman believes every convention and meeting should embrace the power of adventure and the spirit of limitless potential and opportunities.
Listen to a short sample of one of our motivational speeches on Adventure Woman Speaks and check out our topic list. We can even customize an adventurous speech to compliment your organization's event theme or message.
We have gift boxes, tee-shirts, postcards, and many other exciting items at our Adventure Woman General Store that can be supplied to attendees (at an additional cost).
Adventure Woman would be thrilled to be a part of your next convention or event. Please contact us (Speaker@AdventureWoman.com)for more information or to request an Adventure Woman Speaks DVD. Make it memorable by making it adventurous with Adventure Woman Speaks.
Listen to a short sample of one of our motivational speeches on Adventure Woman Speaks and check out our topic list. We can even customize an adventurous speech to compliment your organization's event theme or message.
We have gift boxes, tee-shirts, postcards, and many other exciting items at our Adventure Woman General Store that can be supplied to attendees (at an additional cost).
Adventure Woman would be thrilled to be a part of your next convention or event. Please contact us (Speaker@AdventureWoman.com)for more information or to request an Adventure Woman Speaks DVD. Make it memorable by making it adventurous with Adventure Woman Speaks.
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