From Chapter 12 “Indefatigable” in Ingredients of Outliers. The Reasons Why For many, going the distance or emptying the tank is simply for personal reasons, to overcome internal barriers, and to challenge themselves, or to get out of their comfort zones and test the limits of their ability, strength, endurance and courage. They want to discover how far they can go. Gordon Ritter, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, is another of those profiled in the SUCCESS magazine article mentioned above. In college, he’d been a member of the rowing team and later took up mountain climbing. … [Read more...]
Lace Up and Lets Go : Top Charity Fun Runs
Running for Charity Charity Runs have had a powerful effect on non-profit fundraising efforts for a myriad of organizations nationwide. Not only do the fun and competitive runs have health benefits, but they can be a uniting force socially, while generating cash for great causes! Thinking of taking part in one yourself? Here are four unique national charity opportunities to get you started. What are you waiting for? Being an outlier means pushing past what you thought you were capable of. If this includes a fitness goal to overcome these may just be the way to get your feet wet (or … [Read more...]