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To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top.

From Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.

From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils.

From A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Embrace discomfort; it’s where growth happens, both in training and in life.

From Training for the New Alpinism by Steve House and Scott Johnston

I realized that the race was about more than just cycling.

From The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle

What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.

From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Wisdom is the art of knowing what to ignore.

From Out of the Ether by Matthew Leising

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.

From The Greatest: My Own Story by Muhammad Ali

It’s the hard things that make life worth it.

From Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

It's not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid.

From Poor Charlie's Almanack by Charles T. Munger

The beauty of running is that it's a simple sport, but it can teach you so much about life.

From Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn

Cycling is a metaphor for life; it’s all about balance and momentum.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

Your life is a reflection of the choices you make.

From Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies by Tara Schuster

You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.

From Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.

From The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

Stop waiting for someone to come and fix everything for you.

From Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis

Embrace the process; it’s about the journey, not just the destination.

From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady

You cannot be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.

From Lead from the Outside by Stacey Abrams

Success is not a straight line; it's a series of curves.

From The Third Door by Alex Banayan

In cycling, as in life, you must learn to embrace the struggle.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

The road is long, but the journey is worth every mile.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

Embrace the journey, not just the destination.

From The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford

The journey is just as important as the destination.

From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

Life is not about the destination, it’s about the journey.

From Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

The journey is just as important as the destination.

From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor

Racing is not just about the bike; it's about everything that surrounds it.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

We are all in need of wisdom that can help us navigate life.

From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton

Life is a series of choices, and every choice matters.

From Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

If you want to be rich, you must be willing to be poor.

From A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Every challenge has taught me something valuable.

From More Myself by Alicia Keys

There is no magic wand that you can wave to make everything better.

From Becoming by Michelle Obama

In every endeavor, one must be prepared for failure as well as success.

From Longitude by Dava Sobel

Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.

From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner

Running is a metaphor for life; the more you put in, the more you get out.

From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb

Saying yes means being open to the unexpected.

From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

Extreme sports can teach us about the nature of risk and reward.

From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we’re not wise enough to see it.

From What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey

Life is a very narrow bridge; the important thing is to not be afraid.

From How to Live: A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell