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On the Road to Sustainability, In Liberia
by Julie Thiery Last month, I spent two weeks in rural Liberia with the The Niapele Project, a nonprofit organization focused on sustainably improving the lives of impoverished children. I spent most of my time outside of Monrovia, in the town of Handii, in what is known as Lower Bong County. I focused much of my energy […]
Unlikely Olympians: 4 Athletes Who Beat the Odds
by Cecee McDaniel Olympic athletes are, in a phrase, amazing people. Their displays of strength, endurance and mental toughness are the reason we watch the human drama that is the Olympic Games. Here’s four Olympians who forged unconventional paths to the London Games: John Orozco, 19, is an American gymnast and the 2012 national […]
Posted in Dreaming Big, Smart Risks
Tagged 2012 Olympics, against the odds, ambition, American dream, athletes, career, conditioning, endurance, exploring, Haley Nemra, John Orozco, Lauren Perdue, London Games, Melanie Roach, mental toughness, mindfulness, Olympic athletes, Olympic Games, perseverance, Roadmonkey
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Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro: Tips for a Successful Summit
by Paul von Zielbauer I’ve led 4 Roadmonkey expeditions to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. It is a huge, and very difficult, accomplishment. Many people ask me how to best prepare for Kilimanjaro success. Read on for a succinct list of my personal recommendations for what to do before and […]
