Fear is a manifestation of our own thoughts.

Experiencing fear manifest from my own thoughts in real time was an eerie sensation as I placed one foot in front of the other. Suddenly, the realization that the next step could lead to a fall would paralyze my foot midair. I relied on my breath and positive self-talk to calm my nervous system and push through the fear. Having descended this far, I knew I could continue and refused to subscribe to self-limiting beliefs like "I’m not a hiker" or "This is too scary." This mindset transcends beyond hiking. Self-belief lays as the foundation for any accomplishment.

The corporate world is a stimulated fight and flight experience.

Cold air is a powerful tool to quiet the mind.

Hiking the Grand Canyon in 38 degrees Fahrenheit, there's little else on your mind but staying warm and avoiding the cliff's edge! Usually, it's easy to overlook the air around you, but the cold shock to your nervous system forces you to acknowledge its presence and make you feel alive and fully awake.