The results are in, and KD beat KO in this November step challenge. I will say that I thought the challenge was initially a great idea. By the end, I was obsessed with the steps and I hated the challenge. However, ultimately it got me out walking when I would have easily chosen to take the night off and sit on the couch.
Karen has now asked to continue this challenge into December. At first I said no way. However, I recognize that this challenge doesn’t have to be just about winning. Well, not 100%. The challenge did get me off my butt and walking around this fair city.
One other great bonus for me-I used to listen to music when I walked. The last couple walks, I started listening to podcasts. It is so informative! The latest podcasts are the ones from Liz Gilbert, author of Big Magic (Eat Pray Love). Which now has lead me to a long reading list of self help type books. So next step will be listening to some audio books, podcasts and maybe once in a while, some great tunes. Yes, I realize I am late to this.
And yes, I’m probably late to the game on Brene Brown’s Ted talk, but I listened to this after my last walk and it was great. I’m putting it here, as I’m going to listen to it again. Brene Brown and Vulnerability
Karen Olson
Congratulations on your win, Ms. Doyle! You are a worthy opponent, my friend. I’m pretty sure I was twice as motivated in November so we really need to keep this up for December!