Comments on: Accept a New Challenge http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/ Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author and Performer Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:34:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Wanda Kiser http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-37 Wanda Kiser Fri, 08 May 2009 04:11:22 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-37 Like kindred spirits, you've hit upon another subject that I'm not only passionate about, I'm also pursuing. I’ll explain. On a large scale, I'm totally off balance, change is imminent. After 21 years of working in corporate, I decided to pursue my dream fulltime last month. I’m of the belief that it's never too late to pursue that which you're passionate about. Moreover, I believe that I deserve to live the life of my choosing. It's also important to me for my children to see me pursuing my dream and not settle for mediocrity. Instead of living a good life, I'm choosing to live my best life. Adding balance to this, I spent years preparing for this move. A plan is in place to accomplish the vision that I saw a long time ago. However, at this juncture of my life, preparation met with opportunity, so I took a leap of faith. My dream, it’s really quite simple but very rewarding. My life is dedicated to assisting others in maximizing their full potential. In summary, I’ll share a thought that haunted me for years, I did not want to get to the end of my life and have regrets about not living my best life. I made a choice to pursue my dream and so can each one of you! Like kindred spirits, you’ve hit upon another subject that I’m not only passionate about, I’m also pursuing. I’ll explain. On a large scale, I’m totally off balance, change is imminent. After 21 years of working in corporate, I decided to pursue my dream fulltime last month. I’m of the belief that it’s never too late to pursue that which you’re passionate about. Moreover, I believe that I deserve to live the life of my choosing. It’s also important to me for my children to see me pursuing my dream and not settle for mediocrity. Instead of living a good life, I’m choosing to live my best life. Adding balance to this, I spent years preparing for this move. A plan is in place to accomplish the vision that I saw a long time ago. However, at this juncture of my life, preparation met with opportunity, so I took a leap of faith. My dream, it’s really quite simple but very rewarding. My life is dedicated to assisting others in maximizing their full potential. In summary, I’ll share a thought that haunted me for years, I did not want to get to the end of my life and have regrets about not living my best life. I made a choice to pursue my dream and so can each one of you!

]]> By: Diana McNeill http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-36 Diana McNeill Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:15:21 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-36 Hi Dan, Wow...I am always inspired by when I read your messages! I am 42 and a single mother of a 17 y. o. teenager and was very active running marathons and participating in triathlons yet injured myself training for Ironman 9 years ago. Dreams of running again fill my nights as each day passes and another pound is gained. I recommitted myself to getting back in shape April 18th and plan to lose the sedentary weight gained from my own lack of motivation. Starting with a physical I now ride my bike at lunch , walk in the evenings and started a fitness program at home. I am determined to be healthy and happy once again. Thank you for sharing and good luck in your Muddy Buddy race this June, it sounds like a blast! Hi Dan,

Wow…I am always inspired by when I read your messages! I am 42 and a single mother of a 17 y. o. teenager and was very active running marathons and participating in triathlons yet injured myself training for Ironman 9 years ago. Dreams of running again fill my nights as each day passes and another pound is gained. I recommitted myself to getting back in shape April 18th and plan to lose the sedentary weight gained from my own lack of motivation. Starting with a physical I now ride my bike at lunch , walk in the evenings and started a fitness program at home. I am determined to be healthy and happy once again. Thank you for sharing and good luck in your Muddy Buddy race this June, it sounds like a blast!

]]> By: Al Kingan http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-35 Al Kingan Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:58:35 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-35 Dan, Thanks for the inspiration. Last year I was told that I have diabetes and needed to lose about 30 pounds - I was at my highest ever 238 - I'm 6'4", age 47. I started working out intesively to save my life. I'm now down to 194. I just signed up for a 100 mile bike ride in July in New Hampshire ("The Prouty"). I've never biked more than 65 miles in one day, and never with that level of hills. I'm extremely nervous and exhilarated at the same time. It's amazing the focus that a challenge brings to your life. Dan,
Thanks for the inspiration. Last year I was told that I have diabetes and needed to lose about 30 pounds – I was at my highest ever 238 – I’m 6’4″, age 47. I started working out intesively to save my life. I’m now down to 194. I just signed up for a 100 mile bike ride in July in New Hampshire (“The Prouty”). I’ve never biked more than 65 miles in one day, and never with that level of hills. I’m extremely nervous and exhilarated at the same time. It’s amazing the focus that a challenge brings to your life.

]]> By: Dillon Martin http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-34 Dillon Martin Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:55:00 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-34 Dan, I can really relate to what you are saying in this message. Just this month I finally took action and have done something I've only been thinking about for too long. I am taking a step back from my current job to start my own fitness business. Now I feel like I have a purpose each day. Yes, its scary but it's also exciting and I look forward to helping people and making a difference. I just completed the Nashville Marathon this past weekend and I saw the promotions for the Muddy Buddy. After watching your video I know that I have to try one of these races. Dan,

I can really relate to what you are saying in this message. Just this month I finally took action and have done something I’ve only been thinking about for too long.

I am taking a step back from my current job to start my own fitness business. Now I feel like I have a purpose each day. Yes, its scary but it’s also exciting and I look forward to helping people and making a difference.

I just completed the Nashville Marathon this past weekend and I saw the promotions for the Muddy Buddy. After watching your video I know that I have to try one of these races.

]]> By: Chris Young http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-33 Chris Young Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:19:53 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-33 Hi Dan. Two years ago I decided to sell the reforestation business and go back to school- for Bio-chemical engineering. From stoop labor to brain bender. I'm 53. Never got a college degree. Now I've finished four semesters of calculus, two of physics, organic chem, bio-chem, micro-bio...and about to start the hard stuff. Two years to go. But it has me sitting for too many hours. Years ago, I tried to train for a marathon. Never got more than halfway, like as much as 35 miles a week, before I'd over-train and hurt myself, gain 20 pounds, and start over. Well, now I'm 25 pounds over, most I've ever weighed. And I'm not getting younger, thus it doesn't come off easily. And there's no point getting this degree if I'm not going to give my body the health it needs to use it. So I'm going to start again. This time with a slow and steady schedule to work up gradually. Consistency will be the first goal, over numbers of miles, or speeds, or race dates. And I plan, no matter how good the runner's high feels, to not go more than the recommended training schedule. A mile a day to start. Might take two years, that's okay. Hi Dan. Two years ago I decided to sell the reforestation business and go back to school- for Bio-chemical engineering. From stoop labor to brain bender. I’m 53. Never got a college degree. Now I’ve finished four semesters of calculus, two of physics, organic chem, bio-chem, micro-bio…and about to start the hard stuff. Two years to go.
But it has me sitting for too many hours. Years ago, I tried to train for a marathon. Never got more than halfway, like as much as 35 miles a week, before I’d over-train and hurt myself, gain 20 pounds, and start over.
Well, now I’m 25 pounds over, most I’ve ever weighed. And I’m not getting younger, thus it doesn’t come off easily. And there’s no point getting this degree if I’m not going to give my body the health it needs to use it. So I’m going to start again. This time with a slow and steady schedule to work up gradually. Consistency will be the first goal, over numbers of miles, or speeds, or race dates. And I plan, no matter how good the runner’s high feels, to not go more than the recommended training schedule. A mile a day to start. Might take two years, that’s okay.

]]> By: Ninette http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-32 Ninette Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:53:43 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-32 Hey Dan!!! I LoVE this months topic... I recently started learning fire eating and breathing with the amazing Phillip Solomon. I started a month ago and since then I have put together a promo video of my fire skills and have been receiving offers to perform fire at events!! I am currently an aerialist and that in it's self is a challenge so alot of people would say well you do aerial so fire is probably no big deal for u..! They r wrong. It's completely different. Especially when have a mess of flame an inch from ur face ! But it is teaching me to trust in myself that I know what I am doing and I love that feeling of stretching myself beyond my comfort zone! It's addictive! You "Rock" and u inspire people ... Thanx Dan for being who u are! Sorry for bad typos I typed this on my iPhone! Hey Dan!!! I LoVE this months topic… I recently started learning fire eating and breathing with the amazing Phillip Solomon. I started a month ago and since then I have put together a promo video of my fire skills and have been receiving offers to perform fire at events!! I am currently an aerialist and that in it’s self is a challenge so alot of people would say well you do aerial so fire is probably no big deal for u..! They r wrong. It’s completely different. Especially when have a mess of flame an inch from ur face ! But it is teaching me to trust in myself that I know what I am doing and I love that feeling of stretching myself beyond my comfort zone! It’s addictive! You “Rock” and u inspire people … Thanx Dan for being who u are! Sorry for bad typos I typed this on my iPhone!

]]> By: Lourdes Monteagudo http://www.danthurmon.com/2009/04/accept-a-new-challenge/#comment-31 Lourdes Monteagudo Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:17:23 +0000 http://www.danthurmon.com/?p=747#comment-31 Hello Dan! Last year I committed myself to take dancing lessons, a dream I always had. I have been dancing since July 2008. This year I called myself "Lourdes the Adventurer". I am planning to sail in a boat in the island I live, go rafting and canopying in Costa Rica. I intend to do these activities on May and July, and I am really excited about it. My husband died three years ago, and since then I believe more than ever that we must live our lives at our maximum level and make those dreams come true. Do and accept the changes in our lives to enjoy it! As always, thank you for your encouragement words! God bless you... Hello Dan!

Last year I committed myself to take dancing lessons, a dream I always had. I have been dancing since July 2008.

This year I called myself “Lourdes the Adventurer”. I am planning to sail in a boat in the island I live, go rafting and canopying in Costa Rica. I intend to do these activities on May and July, and I am really excited about it.

My husband died three years ago, and since then I believe more than ever that we must live our lives at our maximum level and make those dreams come true. Do and accept the changes in our lives to enjoy it!

As always, thank you for your encouragement words!

God bless you…

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