It’s tempting to believe that a break from life’s routine will only cause chaos. But regimen does not ensure security. The only constant we can count on is change.

Name the fears that are holding you back. It’s the equivalent of flooding the boogeyman with light.

The notion of the perfect time is more than myth. It’s the ultimate self-delusion.

Till your inner garden and your outer landscape will flourish.

Embrace those parts of yourself that you’ve skillfully avoided until now. That’s your true adventure.

Is there a place you can go to break away for a little while? If you haven’t yet built your tree house, it’s never too late to start.

What’s at the core of your desire to run a marathon? Couple this journey with value beyond miles. The meaning you ascribe to your effort crystalizes your motivation and fuels your commitment to stay the course and go the distance.

The goal of this book is do for you what Greg did for me: reframe 26.2 miles as accessible and inspire your first marathon journey, one mile at a time.

Taking risks to create the life you want is an act of trust. It means believing in your ability to create a new reality while you are in the process of creating it.

Much of what we acquire in life isn’t worth dragging to the next leg of ourjourney. Travel light. You will be better equipped to travel far.