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6 Tips on Dealing with Setbacks While Chasing Dreams

What was supposed to be my first triathlon last week didn't happen because of a nasty ear infection. It sucked big time and really was a big dent is my motivation. It's been 10 days but and luckily I have the opportunity to comeback with a vengeance on Saturday when I'll enter my first Oly. Feeling good, stoked and curious about the event, the experience and my performance. I reflected on this unexpected setback (me not being able to participate in my first triathlon) and drew some lessons which I want to share with you guys.

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The Naked Truth - July 2010 Edition

Every month I reflect on the activities of the past month to see what I’ve done and to track progress. Today it’s time for: June. June was an intense month with a lot of training mainly focussed on cycling while maintaining my current skill level of running and swimming. I tried to maintain a 'schedule' of two shorts and one long ride a week combined with an occasional swim or run training. I worked out 15 days in June (of the available 30) so that's 50%. I should increase this metric although I sincerely believe it's not about the total amount but also more on intensity.

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6 reasons to take it slow on a new adventure.

Okay, you set your goals and you're ready to change the world. To shock it. To be amazing. Ready to change your world. Your habits. Your Methods. Your life. Now slow down. Take control and put yourself in slow motion. Don't rush yourself, head down, into it. But relax and take small, but deliberate, steps towards your goal. The last couple of weeks I embarked on a journey and I want to share some key learnings with you guys. Faults I made (for you) so you won't have to make them. Hereby I present to you the 6 reasons to take it slow on a new adventure (based on my own experience).

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