3527: 12 Lessons for Life from My First Marathon by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

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🗓️ 14 March 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3527: Running a marathon is more than a physical challenge, it’s a masterclass in life’s most valuable lessons. From the power of perseverance to the importance of pacing yourself, Joshua Becker shares 12 insights from his first marathon that apply far beyond the racecourse. Whether tackling personal goals, overcoming obstacles, or staying committed to long-term success, these lessons offer inspiration for any journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/12-lessons-for-life-from-my-first-marathon/ Quotes to ponder: "Running a marathon is an accomplishment reached only by traveling a long road of discipline." "In life, just like in a marathon, some miles are easier than others but every mile must be run." "The most important step in any journey is the next one." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:27.8	forward slash express. This is Optimal Living Daily. 12 lessons for a life from my first marathon
0:35.8	by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.com,
0:39.0	and I'm Justin Mollick, your personal narrator, reading blogs to you mostly, but sometimes books,
0:44.1	anything that I think will help you optimize your life. Today's post being from Joshua Becker,
0:48.4	so let's get right to it as we optimize your life.
0:56.0	12 lessons for life from My First Marathon by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.com
1:02.0	Quote,
1:04.0	We are different, in essence, from other men.
1:07.0	If you want to win something, run 100 meters.
1:10.0	If you want to experience something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon.
1:14.3	Emile Zatopek
1:15.2	Yesterday I ran the Vermont City Marathon.
1:18.9	It took me four hours and 31 minutes.
1:21.7	My decision to run the marathon was based entirely on my lifelong dream of accomplishing such a feat.
1:26.5	It was about realizing a dream and proving to myself that I could do it.
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