Failure at 2 attempts and constant setbacks are going to make it all the sweeter reward when you do accomplish you goal.
Setting short goals and ticking them off the list may help. Know where you are going to camp each night before you set off. Then just take it one day at a time. I have no doubt you will make it.
@MrYoubrian thanks very much for the nice comments. Yeah, the repeated setbacks will definitely make it that much more special when I finally accomplish my goal. And you're right about the short goals, I have been guilty of focusing too much on the big picture. I'm trying to get funding to go back next year so fingers crossed. : )
@MrYoubrian I have suffered from depression all my life and know how debilitating it can be. The brain is a powerful tool that can sometimes work against your goals. I have seen people vomit just due to stress. I am going to the VA hospital next week to finally get help at 46 years old. I can't think of how much it has robbed me from living life to its fullest.
You have encouraged me to go to Alaska. Being by myself in the woods is the only time I was ever happy. Thanks. And good luck!
John,
Failure at 2 attempts and constant setbacks are going to make it all the sweeter reward when you do accomplish you goal.
Setting short goals and ticking them off the list may help. Know where you are going to camp each night before you set off. Then just take it one day at a time. I have no doubt you will make it.
MrYoubrian 10 months ago
@MrYoubrian thanks very much for the nice comments. Yeah, the repeated setbacks will definitely make it that much more special when I finally accomplish my goal. And you're right about the short goals, I have been guilty of focusing too much on the big picture. I'm trying to get funding to go back next year so fingers crossed. : )
axelcantor 10 months ago
@MrYoubrian I have suffered from depression all my life and know how debilitating it can be. The brain is a powerful tool that can sometimes work against your goals. I have seen people vomit just due to stress. I am going to the VA hospital next week to finally get help at 46 years old. I can't think of how much it has robbed me from living life to its fullest.
You have encouraged me to go to Alaska. Being by myself in the woods is the only time I was ever happy. Thanks. And good luck!
MrYoubrian 10 months ago
Nice work, John. My buddy and I met you the day before your 2009 attempt at John's place in Fairbanks. We know you'll make it someday soon!
Mandalazu 2 years ago
Wonderfully put together story, John. Genuinely moving, mate.
DoonanPratts 2 years ago
go john!
JosephRVB 2 years ago