Extra Mile America Foundation

Going the extra mile is doing more than the normal...more than expected. Going the extra mile is extending ourselves in our efforts and our communication. Going the extra mile is getting back up after we've been knocked down, despite whatever has happened, and saying, "I still choose the very best for myself!"

The Extra Mile America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages positive attitude and action by empowering individuals, organizations, and cities to "go the extra mile." Through public campaigns, speaking engagements, and partnerships with nonprofits, we empower people to apply the extra-mile principle, reach their goals, and live a more self-directed life.

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Posted by on 25 October 2009 | 0 Comments

The long drive back has begun. Breaking the trip home in 500+ mile days, Julian and I are scheduled to be back in California on Thursday.

Just driving the miles home, I have begun to take a deeper appreciation of the bike ride itself. After now driving 1,000 miles back in the van, I can now look at a FULL U.S. map and say, "Wow! That was a long way!"

During the ride itself, I never allowed myself to look at any map other than the day's route. Looking at anything more than that was psychologically too overwhelming. That's how I break down ALL big goals...step-by-step.

I always know I can accomplish the NEXT step...so that's the only thing on which I focus.

"What is the next step?"

And that's all I do.

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California

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