A Running Doc’s Life: Challenges!

Life challenges come in all forms. You never know when they are going to show up, and you certainly do not always have an answer to solve them right away when they do come up. But this is also what makes life interesting. We have to learn to “adapt and overcome” whatever is thrown our way. Some decisions as we go turn out to be the right ones, and others are not. We can’t change decisions after the fact, but we can learn to “correct” things, and try to get steered back on course. This was Sarah and I climbing up to the top of Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak) a year ago. It can be enough of a challenge just climbing, but then the clouds/fog moved in. It was very pretty from the top watching this, but then made it more difficult trying to get back down. You adjust. You alter your course. You alter your plan. You “go with the flow”! But one thing that can be a constant in this world of change and challenges is your family.

My kids continue to grow up. They were in college when this picture was taken. Now Molly is married with two kids, and Megan and Nick are getting married later this year. Time flies. Do we make mistakes along the way? Yes! Can we make up for them over time? Absolutely! Nobody is perfect. We all don’t have a crystal ball to look into and try to find out how something is going to turn out. That goes for work too. Sometimes I want to just fast forward and see how things will turn out. Am I on the right track? Am I following my gut for the right reason? Who knows? You won’t know until you know. Stick to your core values, and you will be right more times than you are wrong.

A recent photo of 2 of the many important people in my life. My wife Sarah, and my granddaughter Tessa. I just look at this and think about how lucky I really am to have them in my life. Stay focused on the important things in life, and by far and away the rest of life works its way out.

Dakota is always there with unending support and love no matter what goes on during the day, or week. Take advantage and appreciate it all. But, just remember…

…return the favor, and be there for them when they need you! Everybody needs support of those around them. Everybody likes to hear words of encouragement. We don’t have all the answers in life, but we keep trying, or at least we need to keep trying!

Tomorrow will be another day. No two are the same. Be happy you woke up to take on another day. Don’t miss out on the important things in our lives. Don’t get so focused on daily tasks and work that life just passes you by. One day we are not going to be here, and just like all of the people that went before us, life still goes on for the rest of us. Make a difference while we are here. Your memory goes a long way. Become the difference maker to other people, and you will always be present. Enjoy life and all that it brings. Get good at jumping hurdles and obstacles as they come.

6 very good rules to live by. Read them. Learn them. Live them! Become someone who stands out and makes a difference to someone else. The rewards of this are endless. Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day of newest streak: #8