Why It Pays To Fail | The Next 100 day challenge

I’ve got an itch that won’t go away.

It’s time for a new 100 day challenge!

It’s not like life challenges are scarce. Commuting, Work, Relationships; juggling Finances, Health & Family are inevitable. They can morph into never-ending challenges.

The purpose, though, of a 100 day challenge is the discovery of what ignites you. It’s the pursuit of what fuels you, nourishes you and connects you with a sense of fulfillment. You might have the daily-grind challenge, hot on your heels. To that, I say: I see you, what say about a 100 day challenge? #Mojocalling

The only problem is: I don’t know where to start!

So, I’m going to try different things and share these adventures with you, till I figure the right “fit” for the next 100 day challenge. I might really suck at some of these things I try, but that’s cool. I’m gonna be such a cool grandma with all these stories!

ATTEMPT 1 | ROCK CLIMBING

OH YEA!! Sounds wicked cool, right?? Tell me about it!

PICTURE TOM CRUISE IN MISSION IMPOSSIBLE >>DANGLING OFF THE CLIFF….

TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT, I DID NOT LOOK LIKE THIS.

See, I found a great deal on Groupon: 3 hour rock climbing class in Castle Rock Park, with certified instructors, all equipment included, highly rated. The only caveat — it was an Intermediate Rock Climbing class.

Naturally I went, “Psshhh….how hard can it be?”

I was one of the first to arrive, big grin high-beaming my face. The instructor gathered us:

Instructor: “How about you all introduce yourselves & talk about your climbing experience!”
 Me (in my head): “Did he just say climbing experience?”

Dude #1: “I’m Jessie! Been climbing for 2 years, am training to climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park”
 Me (in my head): “I love Yosemite & El Capitan, good stuff!”

Dude #2: “I’m Emily, I’m kind of a beginner, been rock climbing only 8 months. I brought my own carabeeners.”
 Me (in my head): “What the f*&^ is a carabeener? Sounds like a pet hamster. You need a hamster for rock climbing??! So confused right now.”

Dude #3: “I’m Derek, been doing this for 7 years. I talked my friend Brian here into rock climbing, he’s only been at this 4 months.”
 Brian (with a sheepish smile): “Hi guys! I’ve been indoor climbing 4 months, tried outdoor climbing only the last 2 months.”
 Me (in my head): “Wait…all these guys have climbed before!! I wonder if that’s a requirement…..”

Instructor, turning to me: “How about you?”
 Me: “I’m Jyo…. so I’ve never climbed before, like in life. It’s my first time ever, I’m super stoked!”
 Everyone else: * Awkward silence * (crickets going off in the background)
 Instructor (looking and sounding nervous): “You’ve….. never climbed? You must’ve done indoor climbing, yea?”
 Me (all chirpy): “Nope! But I’m excited to be here!”
 Instuctor (shaking his head): “Riiigghhtt… So climbing experience is kind of a pre-requisite, it’s an intermediate class today. I’m going to help you though, ok? You might find the class a bit straining! Let’s see what we can do.”
 Me (finally feeling lame but still pumped): “I’ll do my best to keep up!”

I totally had a Bridget Jones moment!

Anyways, we get to the top of this 40 foot cliff. And the instructor goes, “Okay folks, we’re going to rappel down the cliff! Jyo, you can pass if you want!”

Allow me to be serious here: Whether it’s a chunk of chocolate cake, a dance-off, tequila tasting, or rappelling down a cliff — some things in life are not meant to passed on!

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