This time of year a lot of people are not thinking about
how they will challenge themselves. Most of us are
looking for ways to relax and take advantage of vacation
time. And then there is our local hero Tom Williamson.
Tom likes to set personal challenges for himself and has
done so more than once. For his 50th birthday he rode
his bike from Sarnia, Ontario to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Now, on June 29th, 2007 he received a true hero's
welcome as he arrived home in Tobermory to a large and
lively crowd. Tom left Victoria B.C. on May 15th and
along with his buddy Adrian, cycled more than 4500
kilometres. It started out as an acknowledgement of his
60th birthday and soon included a way to raise money for
a new health clinic. There's no doubt when you see Tom's
smile that he is very proud of his accomplishment.
(See Tom Williamson)
Setting a challenging goal for ourselves can mean
pushing our physical, psychological and emotional
limits. But it's not very satisfying if all we do is
just think about it. Every one of us has some seed of a
challenge inside of us; something we openly ... or
secretly ... would love to make happen. It may not be as
big as a cross Canada bike ride but for us, it is
challenging enough to make us a bit giddy when we roll
it around in our minds.
So what are we waiting for? In this moment, as you read
this article, there is no better time than right now to
put the wheels in motion. How do I know? Because if you
are not actively doing something ... no matter how small
... you are not moving towards your dreams.
What I know for sure is that the fulfillment that comes
with reaching your goal is life changing. Just like a
child who finally rides their bike around the block
alone, they can now visualize someday riding right
across Canada.
As a coach, I love working with clients who see
something more for themselves. Why? Because I do too. I
challenge myself over and over again to do the hard
thing, take the risks, make the effort and be a little
scared. I love the adrenaline rush of a personal
challenge and invite you to get coached to success. You
can count on me to cross that finish line with you!
QUESTION FOR THE MONTH: What will you do right now to
take a step towards your vision?
