Journey To Launch

Episode 405: 10 Life & Financial Lessons from Running My First Half Marathon in Jamaica

Dec 19, 2024

51:05

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I am sharing my journey of running my first half marathon at the Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica, drawing the parallels between the lessons learned from running and those from my financial freedom journey. This race aligned with the one-year anniversary of my book “Your Journey to Financial Freedom” and had me reflect on the power of setting ambitious goals, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the journey. I also share the pleasure I had to be able to stay at two boutique, family-owned resorts—Rondel Village and Travelers Beach Resort, and being able to reunite with former podcast guests, Tiffany Grant and Tanya Taylor. Through the lessons drawn from the race, I talk about the importance of community, preparation, and maintaining an optimistic mindset, while celebrating serendipitous moments that reflect life’s magic.

In this episode I share:

The race details, waking up at 3:45 AM for the shuttle to the starting line, starting the race at 5:15 AM, shared moments with other runners & the thrill of crossing the finish line with a sense of accomplishment.
How training for the race paralleled the financial independence journey since both require preparation, perseverance, incremental progress & community support
Why you should avoid assumptions about others and comparing yourself to others, instead focus on your progress
Serendipitous moments like reuniting with family and connecting with podcast listeners can remind us of life’s wonder and interconnectedness + more.