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Trek-The arduous journey
Trek, Trekking, Journey, Travel, Business, Internet, Marketing, Finances, Investment, John Steinbeck
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Trek-The arduous journey
Carolyn Coleman-Grady
4-6-12
Better Web Builder
Trek-The arduous journey
A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.
John Steinbeck
Oxford dictionary defines Trek as an arduous long journey on foot. Image yourself traveling on foot through the Himalayas it is a beautiful place and if you are a trekker taking time walking the mountains is just what you need.
Taking a journey requires planning. Preparing for the journey includes proper clothing, adequate shoes, first aid kits, water, tents, sleeping gear, and a communication device. To prepare for the trip of a life time plan on the unexpected as your walk the trails of life.
The Himalayas are a mountain range in Asia, the highest in the world. They are north of within Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir, into the republic of India’s Himachal Pradesh and Uttaranchal states, State of Nepal, and the Kingdoms of Sikkim and Bhutan; Then into South Tibet. The 15 highest mountains in the world are the Himalayas (simple.wikipedia.org).
Traveling the Himalayas is an experience that requires survival skills, and drives the beginning of something new. Like internet marketing and business ownership. Trek with me on this arduous journey and bring your lunch.
I love the quote by John Steinbeck journey is like a person, no two are alike. The journeys we take are different. I believe deciding to become an independent business owner is a journey. In the travel there are important guidelines to establish. These guidelines could include assessing your target audience, products and services, advertisement and investment. I say investment because it is important to understand it may take a small investment to begin your adventure. Financial and time both are equally important. Trekking at your own pace, walking through development, planning and decision making must be adventurous. After all it is a travel that you have planned. It is like planning a summer vacation.
When we plan for vacation we are excited, imaginative, and looking forward to the daily activities. We may drive, fly or take the train but in any case planning comes first. The journey we’ll take in our business makes us walk slowly through a maze of adventure. Imagine a maze of any size curving, twisting with long rows each turn you take cause you to start again. You hit a dead end and find yourself at the beginning again. Finally you begin to trek down the right path and before you know it you came out on the other side. What a good feeling of accomplishment. It is the beginning of a new adventure that sparks the minds of many.
Fruitful planning is better than fruitless results. Trek with me and end up on the other side of success. Are you up for the challenge?
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Carolyn Coleman-Grady
Platinum-Gold Independent Business Owner
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 | | | |  | | Thanks for sharing this blog. Thanks for your great IBBO spirit. |
| | |  | | Wonderful word picture of "trek" Those who trek with you will certainly end up on the other side of the money. The right side. Stay blessed Carolyn and thanks for sharing. |
| | | | | Thank you Christine very much for your comment. |
| | |  | | Great blog thanks for sharing. |
| | | | | Greg and Ronald thanks for your comments. I appreciate you I'm glad Zig Ziglar loved this post. Happy Easter to you Ronald |
| | |  | | Happy easter and Congratz to being FMOTD and I hope you always success with your business..JBU :) |
| | |  | | | |  | | Success is not a destination... it's a journey... Zig Ziglar
Loved the post, Carolyn |
| | | | | Thank you Joan. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. |
| | |  | | Thank you for this powerful, image-filled blog, Carolyn! Your "trek" will help many in their life and business journey |
| | | | | Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and feedback. I appreciate you. I'm glad you found this blog interesting and a good read. Thank you |
| | |  | | Carolyn I really enjoyed your blog. Your comparisons were engaging and articulate.
Gave me insight into my own business and the way it should be portrayed. Great Blog |
| | |  | | Your nursing experience shows through is your blogs. Thank you, Carolyn. |
| | |  | | An outstanding blog about the journey both inside our souls and outside our bodies. Neuroscientists say there is no difference between mind and matter...our decisions, planning, actions and emotions build each individual. So glad to know I'm trekking up the mountain! Thanks kindly for sharing. |
| | |  | | Thanks for sharing your thoughts Carolyn, your comparison of each individuals journey to that of a trek through the Himalayas is an accurate one. TB&L my friend. |
| | |  | | Carolyn. I really love your blogs. You have a great way with words. Describing your journey into business as the climbing adventure or summer vacation. A business takes planning as does the treks you talk about. 100% |
| | |  | | You're right Carolyn, Success is a journey. Your explanation of the journey of success of well articulated. I really enjoy your blogs. Have a prosperous day! |
| | | | | Thanks Ron I stumbled upon this word while I was thinking about blogging this morning. Have a great weekend Happy Easter. |
| | |  | | Wonderful blog Carolyn, Loved the journey, never new Trekking was a real word, Always think of Star Trek when I hear of a trek. Enjoyed your post and have a day like no other as the IBO Featured Member of The Day. |
| | | | | Thank you Renita, planning is so important in anything we do. Then pacing yourself to reduce overwhelming feelings is equally important. I believe we should have fun while we are working towards successful outcomes. |
| | |  | | Excellent post as usual Carolyn..I love your anologies..and isn't it true..that what we do is a trek..and the better propared we are ..the better the outcome. Have an amazing day today...you so deserve being the Featured Member in IBO;) |
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