June 2009 - At a bar in San Francisco, over a few beers, two work colleagues discuss the idea of doing Ride the Rockies. At the time, it's a general suggestion, not a solid plan, an idea planted in my sub-conscious that sits dormant for months to come, until...
October 2009 - I pick up the book No Opportunity Wasted (NOW) and start reading it. Here's a description of the book:
Written by Phil Keoghan and Warren Berger, No Opportunity Wasted (Rodale Press) aims to inspire people to break through their boundaries, challenge themselves, and live a fuller life.
Though Phil is known as an outdoor adventurer this book is not just about climbing mountains or skydiving - it's about seeking out opportunities to keep learning, exposing oneself to new cultural influences and fresh experiences, looking at life from new angles, and finding ways to enrich the lives of others around you.
NOW combines the appeal of an inspirational book with the adrenaline-rush of a thriller. Phil shares his dynamic philosophy, as he takes readers along routes leading from the Yucatan Jungle to the depths of an underwater cave to the top of an erupting volcano. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating people facing their greatest life challenges from the soldier in Iraq to the Hollywood film actor. Stories include a mailman who takes a shot at pro hockey, a nun trying for a triathlon record, an 89-year-old barefoot water skier, a young surfer who won't let paralysis keep him off the board, and a husband who helps his musician wife to finally shine in the spotlight.
This is no armchair adventure book. It is an urgent and inspiring call to action. Phil provides a clear, step-by-step guide to help you create a personalized "List for Life". Packed with practical suggestions and examples, and driven by Phil Keoghan's fresh, compelling 'NOW' philosophy, this is a book that will help us all seize everything our lives have to offer.
While reading the chapter "Test Your Limits", the Ride the Rockies event immediately comes to mind - and I add it to my "life list".
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