October 6, 2012

Watch Your Thoughts; They Become...




I'm now officially seeking motivation for another endurance endeavor. With some 17 ultras behind me,  I'm torn between yet-another-100-miler-commitment and something more ethereal, unknown. In the process I came across this quote. It kind of makes me want to explore... 

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habit.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny

Lao Tse

7 comments:

susette said...

Yes the ultra bug is in you and you don't know how to stop it! I'm afraid it may be happening to me now. As much as I hated my last experience, there is always that drive to move on and try another one.

Anonymous said...

I think I know to what you are referring to....Like any major commitment , the first step is the hardest .You can not only count me in , but count on my support !

Will Cooper said...

thanks susette....it is a bug and it isn't easy to just stop. i'm planning on keeping the bug alive!

Bino, thanks for your support. I plan on taking you up on that!

it's all about pace said...

so... are you planning to join us at RATS?

Will Cooper said...

Pace...haven't even looked at dates for my next event. still wallowing in my time off!

EricG said...

Look forward to hearing what you decide and following the adventures. Looking for something new this year. If I do not get into Western States I think I would still like to come out west at some point. Perhaps Pine to Palm. Love to hear your favorites out there. Peace E

pay per head said...

It is a nice motivation speech. I know that you will do it and pretty well.