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Do that "crazy" thing
Run the race. Write the book.
Start the business. Sing the hook.
So what if they roll their eyes and smirk?
Show up for yourself. Put in the work
to do that "crazy" thing.
Enter the contest. Get in the ring.
Whatever it is, go do your thing.
They'll say you can't and they'll stir your doubt.
So, ask an expert to help you out
as you do that "crazy" thing.
Step on the stage. Try something new.
Gather a tribe that celebrates you.
You'll never feel ready; you'll want to give in -
but trust the process and just begin
to do that "crazy" thing.
You might get hurt. You might crash and burn.
One thing's for certain - you'll certainly learn.
Naysayers nay because they don't know
that pushing your limits is how you grow.
You don't need the world to give you permission.
Dream the big dreams. You're a soul on a mission.
So, go do that "crazy" thing.
.
Start the business. Sing the hook.
So what if they roll their eyes and smirk?
Show up for yourself. Put in the work
to do that "crazy" thing.
Enter the contest. Get in the ring.
Whatever it is, go do your thing.
They'll say you can't and they'll stir your doubt.
So, ask an expert to help you out
as you do that "crazy" thing.
Step on the stage. Try something new.
Gather a tribe that celebrates you.
You'll never feel ready; you'll want to give in -
but trust the process and just begin
to do that "crazy" thing.
You might get hurt. You might crash and burn.
One thing's for certain - you'll certainly learn.
Naysayers nay because they don't know
that pushing your limits is how you grow.
You don't need the world to give you permission.
Dream the big dreams. You're a soul on a mission.
So, go do that "crazy" thing.
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Author's Note
I ran over 75km in a trail race this weekend. I've been told many times how crazy it is...
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Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 4:26am
Very motivating, structure was nice and word choice lead the way. Well done
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 3:47pm
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 7:02am
Dear K,
Yeah! Do that crazy thing. How exhilarating. Who are others to get in our way? And congratulations on your trail race. Loved the song like rhythm and meter. Might we be hearing this sung at some point? Just wondering…
Terrific write. H🌷
Yeah! Do that crazy thing. How exhilarating. Who are others to get in our way? And congratulations on your trail race. Loved the song like rhythm and meter. Might we be hearing this sung at some point? Just wondering…
Terrific write. H🌷
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 3:50pm
Hi H,
Thanks! I think I'll probably speak it at some point. I mostly have to rely on others to come up with music for me. But hey, maybe I should just try it... how crazy would that be?? 😉
❤️k
Thanks! I think I'll probably speak it at some point. I mostly have to rely on others to come up with music for me. But hey, maybe I should just try it... how crazy would that be?? 😉
❤️k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 5:02pm
Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
11th Jun 2024 2:49am
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 6:04pm
Absolutely love the structure of this poem! Such a brilliant message too!
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
11th Jun 2024 2:50am
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
10th Jun 2024 10:14pm
Absolutely love this, K❣️ Wow, that trail race seems crazy. You must be super fit. I love this reaon for doing, "One thing's for certain - you'll certainly learn. " Thank you for the stellar inspiration💕
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
11th Jun 2024 2:53am
The funny thing is, there was another trail running event going on around here this weekend, and those crazies ran about 5 times the distance I did!! Trail runners are a crazy bunch indeed.
I'm glad you found this inspirational. Don't let anything hold you back!
❤️k
I'm glad you found this inspirational. Don't let anything hold you back!
❤️k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
12th Jun 2024 2:10am
Good God that's a lot of running! Are there smoke breaks? Lol.
Your write gets an amen from me though! It's a perfect motivator for those who are a bit too shy to start something. Just do it! Every expert at something was a beginner at first.
Your write would be a good poem to have in the pocket so to ease any doubts.
awesome write!
Your write gets an amen from me though! It's a perfect motivator for those who are a bit too shy to start something. Just do it! Every expert at something was a beginner at first.
Your write would be a good poem to have in the pocket so to ease any doubts.
awesome write!
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
12th Jun 2024 5:58pm
I definitely took breaks - but no smokes! haha
Glad you found this motivating, and I'm thrilled that it won a spot on your list. I'll have to revisit this often myself. I'm brave when it comes to challenges that beat the snot out of my body, but not so much with other risks.
❤k
Glad you found this motivating, and I'm thrilled that it won a spot on your list. I'll have to revisit this often myself. I'm brave when it comes to challenges that beat the snot out of my body, but not so much with other risks.
❤k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
12th Jun 2024 6:51pm
75 kilometers? OMG. Let the old out-of-it guy do a quick calculation: 46.6 miles????????????????
And I thought my Honolulu Marathon was forever and a day. JeezLouise.
How effing awesome is that? And I loved yr little inspirational poem. Whatta woman! Taking off my hat and bowing with deep respect in yr direction.
Amazing. Wow wow wow.
And I thought my Honolulu Marathon was forever and a day. JeezLouise.
How effing awesome is that? And I loved yr little inspirational poem. Whatta woman! Taking off my hat and bowing with deep respect in yr direction.
Amazing. Wow wow wow.
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
13th Jun 2024 2:07pm
Hey there Mr! Nice to see you. Thanks for all that cheering. It was blisters that took me down, ultimately... the rest of my body could have grinded through a few more hours. Honolulu Marathon... damn, that's no walk in the park, either!! I couldn't handle the heat, and I hate running on roads.
Yeah, there are other big things I want to do before my trip on this rock is done, so this poem is me telling myself to get my ass in gear. I've let other voices deter me far too often. Glad you found some inspiration in it!
Cheers
❤️k
Yeah, there are other big things I want to do before my trip on this rock is done, so this poem is me telling myself to get my ass in gear. I've let other voices deter me far too often. Glad you found some inspiration in it!
Cheers
❤️k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
3rd Jul 2024 12:00pm
I'll be thinking of your words when Im crawling up the next mountain, rolling down the next scree or wading through quagmires
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
14th Jul 2024 9:02pm
Excellent! I'm glad you found it motivating. Enjoy all your crazy adventures, whatever they are.
❤k
❤k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
20th Jul 2024 2:57am
Go you! A 50K trail is my PR for distance. In June that shit is brutal! I’m so proud of you! Eep! I love that journey for you!
The passion and energy is contagious in this. Great piece, and again… go you! 75K is glorious.
The passion and energy is contagious in this. Great piece, and again… go you! 75K is glorious.
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
21st Jul 2024 1:18am
Thanks, Betty! 52k was my PR before I did this one. I will not be doing anything this long again... the huge time commitment to train & then recover will be put towards other crazy dreams! But I did it. 💪
I'm glad you found this energizing, and I hope you're working towards something "crazy" too. Thanks for reading & stopping to comment.
❤️k
I'm glad you found this energizing, and I hope you're working towards something "crazy" too. Thanks for reading & stopping to comment.
❤️k
Re. Do that "crazy" thing
26th Aug 2024 4:27pm
it must be the universe talking. I certainly needed that.
It's inspirational, that little push I'm sure many of the readers here needed to hear.
Thank you for sharing.
Excellent work.
It's inspirational, that little push I'm sure many of the readers here needed to hear.
Thank you for sharing.
Excellent work.
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Re: Re. Do that "crazy" thing
27th Aug 2024 4:23pm
I'm happy to give you the push you need! Thanks so much for reading and commenting.
❤️k
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