Why I Quit Rushing and Went for the “Slowest Known Time” on the Teton Crest Trail
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PSA: You Don’t Have to “Crush Miles” to Thrive as a Thru-Hiker
quitting is awareness
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Sometimes a “gut feeling” can send you a message to quit before you’ve had time to analyze data.
quitting is believing in abundance
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A belief in abundance can help us quit when something is not working.
quitting is saying yes
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Dystonia ended my professional flute career, but it took an intentional act to ultimately let go.
quitting is optimism
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In the first in a series, we’ll explore the power in letting go and being open to new possibilities.