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People who say they never got the chance never took the chance. The scariest place to be is the same place as last year. Just do it.... take the first step.
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On a three-day hike with Camille, passing a 1200-mile marker reminded me of the power of small goals. Though I'm not a thru-hiker, each step on the Appalachian Trail brings me closer to my 150-mile annual goal. This post…

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