The Process

It isn't achieving the goal, but the process of working to a goal that will change you.

I've heard something to this affect a hundred times. I tend to listen to motivational speeches when I go to the gym. It's great for my mental and physical health but this particular shred of knowledge is a reoccurring theme.

Since making the decision to go on megatrip it's startling to reflect on how much I've changed. The most noticeable is in attitude of being able to achieve goals. As I mentioned in an earlier post, for years, I questioned whether or not I could make a trip like this happen. I realized that I could make it happen, and what's more is that it's pretty simple to do! I even find myself experiencing a pang of irritation when I talk to people about my trip and I hear "I wish I....." or "if only I could......" or "it's too late....." In keeping with having civil conversation I tell the person that they can achieve it, whatever 'it' is. I resist the desire to scream how it's possible and go into motivational speaker mode, but I have this forum. It's so possible, and very simple. It's not necessarily easy, but it's simple. You must be focussed on what you want and just make it a priority. For the last 2 years I've de-prioritized eating lunch out, buying clothing, buying toys, and making other purchases that I would normally otherwise make.

As a result of my prioritizing I am now 10 days away from making my biggest adventure and one of my life goals a reality. Hasn't always been easy, but it's been amazingly simple. Whatever the goal you work towards, it is the process not the goal itself that will transform you.