“Every road on our journey isn’t direct, fast, easy, or clear. Our progress is not defined by the path we take; but, it is defined by our commitment to be on the right path.” I share the analogy with many here in Phoenix, that the fastest road to LA is Interstate 10. Generally speaking, hopping on Interstate 10 here in Phoenix will put you somewhere near the beaches of LA in a little over five hours. You may find...

“No matter how dark the present appears, I choose to live for the promise of the future and to celebrate the opportunities created through my passion and my gifts.” This was the very first quote generated from the very first of the 100Pedals rides back on January 1, 2011. I thought about this quote a great deal. I reference it in one of the chapter’s in my upcoming book, as well. This is the quote that inspires,...

“We can’t live in front of the mirror, we live in the world — spend your time where you can serve others the most.” Every one of us takes a moment, or longer, every day looking in the mirror. We rely on our mirror to provide us a preview before we head out the door. While looking in the mirror we also take a moment to critique or evaluate ourselves. These are usually judgmental assessments regarding style,...

“Fear of failure is the biggest destroyer of great ideas!” I have been back from my drive and bike journey for two weeks. I still am amazed at all I experienced and discovered. The time in my car, the unique bike rides in different parts of the countries, and the incredible conversations with others and with myself (yes, I could be a little crazy) made this an incredible journey. It was a journey I almost didn’t make....

“Challenge yourself! Success is not defined by achieving a big goal; it is realized in pursuit of a clear vision and the consistent celebration of little accomplishments!” Most recently I kicked off a 100Day Challenge through a Facebook Group. The purpose for the Challenge was twofold: to discover how a community of like-oriented people would engage around sharing their vision and commitments and to learn more about what...

“We honor ourselves by living in commitment to our beliefs, values, and behaviors toward those who come into our lives for whatever reason.” For those who didn’t catch the announcement on Facebook, I had a crash on my bike this past Saturday. A car unexpectedly made a right turn just in front of me and I couldn’t stop in time to avoid hitting him. Other than a scare, a scratch on the car, and a little twist to...