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By: Tenacity in 2012 « Lead on Purpose

Tenacity in 2012 « Lead on Purpose — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:58:03 +0000

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By: Michael Ray Hopkin

Michael Ray Hopkin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:54:32 +0000

Enrico, congratulations on a new PB and on running the ultramarathon! Accomplishments like these not only inspire us to be more healthy but also to be more successful in all aspects of life.

-Michael

By: Michael Ray Hopkin

Michael Ray Hopkin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:50:34 +0000

Congratulations! Check back and let us know how things are going for you.

By: Enrico Varella

Enrico Varella — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:38:53 +0000

Hi, again Michael.

Since we last spoke, I got a PB of 3:36 last December in Singapore. I also completed an 84km ultramarathon and qualified for the Northface 100. I am now working towards Berlin, where I hope to qualify for Boston next year.

To reiterate what you wrote, it is about doing hard things and having a strong support team. Cheers.

PS: I will be making a link to your site my next blog post.

By: lily

lily — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:25 +0000

i will take this as encouragement to do the hard thing of joining the army

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MAPping Company Success — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:34:03 +0000

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By: Michael Ray Hopkin

Michael Ray Hopkin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:00 +0000

Enrico, you are spot on about the the benefits of doing hard things. The support team — regardless of what your “hard things” are — is critical to your success. Take care of them and they will help you succeed.

Best wishes on getting your marathon PR.

-Michael

By: Enrico Varella

Enrico Varella — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:14:42 +0000

Congratulations on your 3:30 marathon PR, Michael.

I agree with your observations. Doing hard things, be it marathons, triathlons, learning a new language, integrating learning platforms – can one’s confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. It is creating moments of accomplishment and achievement (be it individually, or through a team) that makes doing the hard things worth it.

You also, gratefully, listed your support ‘team’ – without whom, our accomplishments mean less, and are less meaningful. Thank you for reminding me about these encouraging people who matter.

I am inspired to earn my marathon PB later this year (my current PR is 3:50). Thanks for ‘pacing’ me, Michael.

By: Doing Hard Things | Sheri Larsen’s Flying Cloud

Doing Hard Things | Sheri Larsen’s Flying Cloud — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:04:28 +0000

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