It hit me - Today is the day that most teams begin dreaming about and working on their 2019 KOH builds. Over the past week, like many of you, I watched most of the 2018 KOH / KOH EMC coverage. And, like many of you, wished I was there. So, I've decided to do something about it.
My first thought was...we'll...hold that thought for now.
My second thought was honestly of the millions of reasons why it wouldn't work out:
- I have a day job, an amazing wife, and two awesome girls who all keep me busy
- I have a budget, but certainly not enough savings for all I'm going to need to buy
- I have no crew, no sponsors, and no vehicle to start with
- Other than Moab EJS 7-years ago, my 30th birthday present from my wife pre-kids, I've never wheeled on the West Coast and certainly have never competed in anything like KOH
- I am scared I'm going to roll while coming down Back Door
There is no easy line!
But, more importantly, my first thought was...I CAN DO THIS:
- I believe that God gave me the gifts of being a creator, builder, and engineer who loves to learn new things and can envision the possible
- I have never backed down from a challenge. I am determined, passionate, resourceful, and love to work hard - I always finish what I start.
- I have never taken the conventional route and it has always led me to amazing experiences - why start now?
- I love offroading and vehicle fabrication. I can see the lines at high speed and envision unconventional lines in the rocks. I love staring at a vehicle and imagining what it can become. I'm not extremely experienced at either, but I desire to get better at both.
- I believe life is a collection of experiences. The most amazing ones typically require a difficult choice at the beginning - should I try this crazy thing? The hardest part is always the same - Starting.
So, this is me Starting. What is my plan? Let's find out...
My first thought was...we'll...hold that thought for now.
My second thought was honestly of the millions of reasons why it wouldn't work out:
- I have a day job, an amazing wife, and two awesome girls who all keep me busy
- I have a budget, but certainly not enough savings for all I'm going to need to buy
- I have no crew, no sponsors, and no vehicle to start with
- Other than Moab EJS 7-years ago, my 30th birthday present from my wife pre-kids, I've never wheeled on the West Coast and certainly have never competed in anything like KOH
- I am scared I'm going to roll while coming down Back Door
But, more importantly, my first thought was...I CAN DO THIS:
- I believe that God gave me the gifts of being a creator, builder, and engineer who loves to learn new things and can envision the possible
- I have never backed down from a challenge. I am determined, passionate, resourceful, and love to work hard - I always finish what I start.
- I have never taken the conventional route and it has always led me to amazing experiences - why start now?
- I love offroading and vehicle fabrication. I can see the lines at high speed and envision unconventional lines in the rocks. I love staring at a vehicle and imagining what it can become. I'm not extremely experienced at either, but I desire to get better at both.
- I believe life is a collection of experiences. The most amazing ones typically require a difficult choice at the beginning - should I try this crazy thing? The hardest part is always the same - Starting.
So, this is me Starting. What is my plan? Let's find out...
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