Ten lessons from the road

We are amongst the most fortunate people who have ever lived. What excuse do we have not to try to maximise our potential and our opportunities in an adventurous, worthwhile, fulfilling life?

The times I have rolled the dice and gone big with my dreams have always turned out to be fascinating, informative experiences. You learn so much about the world and yourself when you step out your front door and dare yourself to have a look around.
Here then are ten lessons from the road.

1. Shoot for the moon. Set yourself an outrageous goal. 
2. Just do it. Make it harder to ignore your dream than to overcome the risks and obstacles.
3. Failing is a normal, acceptable and unavoidable fact of life. Giving up easily need not be. Keep taking one more step and you might be surprised how far you travel.
4. You are the only person who controls your potential. Everything is up to you. The choice is yours.
5. A bad day is a good day. Earn the good times. Embrace Type 2 fun. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.
6. Be brutally honest with yourself. Do you believe your own excuses?
7. Does this year matter? Then use it.
8. Think like a goldfish. Do not think about the end. Focus on the next step to keep you moving forward.
9. Take care of yourself. Physically and mentally. Being fit feels good. Anima sane in corpore sane – a healthy mind in a healthy body. 
10. The world is a good place. Trust. Smile. Boldness and relentless passion will be rewarded. 

Over to You:

• What ten lessons has your road in life taught you?