Cabochon plans
I am someone who thinks a lot. I am in my head! I have tons of ideas, both good and bad. I eliminate the bad ones pretty quickly and keep the good ones, obviously. After a good session of reflection, some calculations, and some rough planning, I often state my ideas out loud... and that's when I realize that they're not necessarily good in everyone's eyes.
When I told my girlfriend that I was going to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest on my mountain bike, she looked at me with eyes full of incomprehension: why do you want to do that? The answer was simple: because I feel like it.
The planning was fairly minimal and the preparation was not specific at all. I had it in my head and that's what I was going to do. I was going to try to do it and nothing could really stop me. For me it was a good idea, but for most of the people around me it was a crazy plan.
It's kind of the same principle for anyone who sets themselves a challenge or wants to achieve a big goal. That's often what motivates us the most! It's what takes up all the space in our heads and won't go away until it's accomplished. Some projects are spur-of-the-moment decisions, while others can be the subject of contemplation for several years.
Don't try, do it.
The longer we wait, the more exciting it is and the prouder we are to have achieved it. Accomplishing something that has been on our minds for a long time is very, very satisfying.
As a participant in stage bike races, I often come across this type of achievement. Last summer, while taking part in the TransRockies Classic, I saw most of the participants burst into tears once they crossed the finish line. This legendary race hadn't been held for almost 10 years. It was an unattainable goal for many. A seven-day mountain bike race covering more than 600 km across the Rockies can stay on your mind for quite a while. Achieving a major goal is always satisfying, and probably more memorable than any other event you can participate in.
Everyone has their own level of "cabochonitude." It's important to be bold and push our limits. That's how we become stronger. When we stay in our comfort zone, we never reach the next level. First, you need to assess whether the challenge is achievable before diving in head first. Preparation and confidence in your abilities are good starting points for succeeding in your cabochon plan. After thinking it through, all you have to do is say it out loud, and you'll already be well on your way. All that's left is to make it happen.