When my family climbed the Guadalupe Peak earlier this year, I noticed many parallels to real life.

In order to stay consistent you must:

1. Commit to do it. We met people along the way who didn’t prepare for the terrain (one woman was in heels), so they had to turn back.
2. Have community. Have a few people around you that won’t let you quit. On both that physical mountain and my life mountains, that’s my husband. I would have quit many things a long time ago if it wasn’t for him.
3. Celebrate. Enjoy the views at every turn. The peak was beautiful but each switchback had an equally as breathtaking view. Enjoy the journey.

My friends, the only way I have accomplished anything worthwhile in my life is by showing up consistently. It’s not always easy or fun. I’ve wanted to quit many times.

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