taking on the lists: AT 2017
While kneedeep in the prep stage for my upcoming thru-hike, I took Zachs advice and made my own AT lists (as recommended in his book – READ IT if you havent already).
Here you go yall!
I am thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail because
- I like accomplishing big goals
- I have my health now, so why put it off further
- I want to feel alone for a while – builds character
- I want to accomplish this goal for both my grandfather and my father
- I want prove to myself that I can, even when I feel like I can’t
When I successfully thru-hike the Appalachian Trail I will
- have hiked over 2,000 miles! wtf, thats so awesome
- have no regrets
- continue writing and doing things in my life that are worth writing about
- eat to my hearts content at a Michelin Star restaurant (TREAT YOSELF!!!)
- plan my next adventure
- maybe figure out what my next career choice will be?
- continue can-ing instead of can’t-ing
The third list (If I give up on the Appalachian Trail I will ) gave me some trouble because Im typically a positive reinforcement kind-o-gal. While I recognize the value in creating a list like that for others, I dont think itll be that effective for me. HYOH, right?
That being said, I might find myself making this list when Im feeling the effects of a bad day! Ill do anything to keep my head in the game and this list might be one of them.
But for now, Ill focus on the positive.
Reward, reward, reward.
Like a dog.
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