If you have that interest in pushing your limits, where does it stop?
That's a great question that creates waves in my family. Sheila knows I'm restless and is worried (rightfully so) at what's the next crazy idea I'm going to announce. She's seen this progression in me over the last decade and wonders how much time away from my family for training, traveling, et cetera will be enough. She reiterated when I returned from Kilimanjaro that "Everest is off the table". I whole-heartedly agree...for now.
Its a troubling question for me as well since I at times don't enjoy the restless and empty feeling that I need to pursue the next challenge. There is certainly a part of me that wants to be satisfied, not to want to train, suffer, research, and be away from my wife and girls for some largely selfish pursuit of a race or summit or faraway place. I think I'll know when it is time to say enough, if I ever get there. But as long as I have a supportive family, a flexible job with understanding leadership, and the financial means what can stand in my way?
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