Motivation: A Lesson from the Mountain

Dear friends, today I’d like to share a story with you. A story that taught me a valuable lesson about motivation. It’s a tale from my younger days, a tale about a mountain, a hiking trip, and a challenge that seemed insurmountable.

The Mountain

It was the summer of ’72, and I found myself standing at the base of Mount Rainier, a towering beast of a mountain that loomed over the landscape like a stern schoolmaster. I was young, eager, and perhaps a bit naive. I had a backpack filled with supplies, a heart filled with determination, and a head filled with dreams of reaching the summit.

The Challenge

As I began my ascent, the mountain seemed to grow even larger. The path was steep and treacherous, the air thin and cold. Doubts began to creep in. Was I prepared enough? Was I strong enough? Could I really make it to the top?

The Lesson

But here’s the thing about motivation, my friends. It’s not about the size of the mountain in front of you. It’s about the strength of the resolve within you. It’s about taking that first step, and then the next, and the next. It’s about not giving up, even when the path gets tough and the summit seems out of reach.

So I kept going. I put one foot in front of the other, I pushed through the fatigue, the doubts, the fear. And you know what? I made it. I reached the summit. I stood on top of that mountain, and I realized that the view from the top is worth every step, every struggle, every moment of doubt.

Conclusion

So, my dear friends, remember this: motivation is not something that you find, it’s something that you create. It’s about setting a goal, taking that first step, and not stopping until you reach the top. It’s about believing in yourself, even when the path is steep and the summit seems out of reach. Because the view from the top, my friends, is worth it.

Keep climbing your mountains,

Kev