Understanding Your "Why"

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Understanding Your "Why"

One of the most important things to do before you head out on a hike is spend some time thinking about your motives.

“In some way, suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning.” —Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

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Why Exploring Your Motivation For Thru-Hiking Is Important

Your first homework assignment is to complete the “Finding Your Why” worksheet. By finding your meaning for your hike and for this course, you’re giving yourself the mindset to succeed. Set aside at least 30 minutes in a quiet place to answer these questions.

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