Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 104 – Stay the Course (Lessons from a Mountain Climb)

Mt Elbert 14,440′ above sea level – Colorado’s highest peak

MZD Podcast – Ep 104 Stay the Course

“A pot is filled drop by drop.” ~ the Buddha

Great to have you here on a Fireside Friday at Mountain Zen Den.

We’re almost half way through January!  So how are you doing with your goals?

Today we discuss the concept of staying on course with your dreams, goals and New Years’ resolutions.  Here are a few tips and lessons learned from our mountain climb on Mt. Elbert – 14,440’ above sea level, Colorado’s highest peak.

A few of the points that came up:

  • Plan ahead
  • Pack and Prepare well
  • Enjoy the Journey
  • Keep the Goal in Mind but remember, ultimately, the Journey is the Goal
    • It’s about “Who is the person who attempts and accomplishes this amazing thing?”
  • Beware of False Summits
  • Be tougher than your dream (Don’t give up)
    • Hercules & Epictetus
  • Remind yourself of your “Why”
  • Celebrate the Victories

Stay the course!

Oscillate with your natural rhythms.

Remember…the Buddha says, “A pot is filled drop by drop.”

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Melissa makes a new friend on the trail – Gray Jay

The view from one of the many false summits

The summit is great, but the joy is in the journey!

Photos Brett Wilson

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