Over the past few years, I’ve
developed a deep love for Mountains. No matter the season or the location,
there’s something about towering peaks and deep valleys that inspire me. There
is a gravity in mountains which pulls me toward itself. Adventure Travel is an
activity that requires a leap of faith, one that pushes you to move out of your
comfort zone, knowing that you are giving up on your comfort to try something
new, something daring, something challenging, yet fun and adrenalin pumping. An
experience that you won’t forget, that will change you in a way or another
without you even notice it.
Trekking in the mountains may look
fun, but it is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of determination and
willpower to complete a hike and reach the destination and sometimes, the
descent is an even more challenging journey that one has to face. But, at the
end of day, you are going to realize that it is the challenges and the
hardships that will make you stronger as a hiker and as a person. There are
many things one can learn from the mountains that individual can apply in their
own life.
Dream Big – One should make great plans for future. It is said
modesty is a virtue. I believe modesty is not a virtue when it comes to self-assessment
and goal setting. There is no limit to what one can accomplish in life if one dreams
big, stay committed to success and work hard.
Avoid Naysayers – There will be people who will tell you that you can’t
accomplish your goals. It’s too hard”, “You set your sights too high” “and that’s
not possible”. Never allow yourself to be fenced in by the doubts or
expectations of others. Sometimes your worst naysayer is yourself. I reach a
point where I feel overwhelmed by the difficulty of the task and I want to give
up and try another time. You too will hit those hard patches during your life
journey and will think about giving up on your dream. Banish those thoughts
from your mind and stay the course. Surround yourself with people who are
better than you.
Set Goals – In order to accomplish great things in life, one need
a game plan. With the help of others, create that game plan. Sometimes it is
best to focus just on the short-term goals so you are not overwhelmed with the
enormity of the task. Break list of task for the year into smaller groups of
things to accomplish each month. Always be motivated.
Work Hard – Anything is possible if you work hard and are
mentally committed to success. This requires short-term sacrifice for long-term
gain. If you work hard now and sacrifice some fun in the short term, you will
enjoy a lifetime of happiness and satisfaction.
Positive Attitude – Mental preparation is far more important than
Physical preparation. An important part of mental preparation is to visualize
success. Always do best to make experience less painful and more pleasant with
a smile and few words of encouragement. In a world full of vague cynics and
sourpuss, an infectious positive approach can boost the morale and lift up the
disheartened spirits of the people around you.
Learn from Mistakes – One will experience setbacks, disappointments and
failures. When that happens, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, figure out
what went wrong, make the necessary adjustments and get on with the journey.
Trust – Trust in yourself and your ability to succeed. Trust in
others, for example, your family, friends, teachers, pastors and teammates. Most
important of all, place your full trust in the Lord.
Enjoy the Journey and always give Thanks – Savor the
positive experiences on your life journey. Find the best in every situation and
hold on to those great memories. Always remember to thank the people who have
supported and helped you realize your dream. Most of all, thank the Lord who
loves you the most and keeps you solidly focused on the path to happiness and
success.
Gratitude and Kindness – It has been truly said that every
true success is a mankind joint venture. Live by those words. Help others, just
as you have been helped. The smallest act of kindness can set in motion events
that transform lives and benefit society. Do your part to lift up those in need
and help them reach their full potential. Your life will be enriched by random
acts of kindness.
Value of Teamwork – You won’t achieve your goal if you don’t work
together, and you won’t have a successful project or product launch if somebody
in your team messes up.
Time and Resource Management – Time is precious. Everyone’s day
has 24 hours. No more and no less. So how you tackle those 24 hours can make
the difference between a wasted day and a day you can be proud of. Pack your
stuff and manage them properly. Avoid materialistic things which are not
required. Maintain cleanliness and share stuff within team.
Stress Management - Stress is quickly becoming one of the biggest health
issues in the world today. Going to the mountains is a meditative and spiritual
experience, a true break from the daily grind and monotonous worry.
Patience - Mountains have taught me patience. Keep a calm, clear
head and stay focused on what is important. Only people who can wait through
this difficult period potentially can continue the journey and reach the top.
When the task is complete and you
got the reward move on to the next task. Realize how far you’ve come and how
much you’ve accomplished. Revel in that success.
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