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1 " Luck is nothing more than opportunity and preparedness being in the same place at the same time. You make your own luck. "
― Michael ONeill , Road Work: Images And Insights Of A Modern Day Explorer
2 " The power of persistence can not be understated for its ability to help one reach whatever goals or levels of achievement you may aspire to. Ask any successful person what attributes they think contributed most to their accomplishments and persistence will be high on their list. "
3 " When you set a goal for yourself, design some plans to make it happen and put those plans into action they seem to take on a life of their own. "
4 " Busting out on a 5,000 mile road trip, to far off places that you’ve never seen before, meeting new people, conquering your fears, confronting new challenges and developing new skills is another entire dimension. You’ll be a better person (and certainly a better rider) for doing so. I guarantee it will change your entire outlook on every part of your life for the better. "
5 " It does no good to worry about what may or may not happen tomorrow; nor does it do any good whatsoever to dwell on mistakes you might have made in the past. We can only learn from past mistakes and modify future behavior for the better. The only day that matters is the one before you. Today”. "
6 " Photographers live for beautiful light and the sweetest light presents itself in the hours surrounding dawn and dusk. "
7 " Home is not a physical place; not a structure comprised of four walls and a roof over your head. Home is a feeling…a state of mind…and you can take it out on the road with you, wherever you may travel. "
8 " The most exciting roads I’ve ever traversed, the best meals I’ve ever eaten and the most wonderful accommodations I’ve ever stayed in were discovered during the ride, not beforehand. "
9 " There is nothing in this world that builds confidence and character like stepping outside your comfort zone, committing to something ambitious, undertaking the challenge and conquering it masterfully. In short, it makes you feel better about yourself; and that is always a good thing. "
10 " Persistence…born of the will and determination to keep on moving towards any given objective; even in the face of adversity…comes with the greatest rewards. "
11 " When touring by motorcycle, or navigating this road we call life, one must always be flexible, open to alternatives and willing to act quickly to get the most out of the experience. "
12 " The difference between the dreamers and the achievers is often the possession of one simple quality…persistence. "
13 " Rewarding travel on two wheels requires technical expertise, proper preparation, rapid decision making, persistence and flexibility. It may take years to develop the required skill sets and the focused state of mind but the rewards for participating proficiently are enormous. As with most great achievements in life, luck has very little to do with it. "
14 " Ascending and descending hills and mountains is an absolute joy on a motorcycle, not only for the roller coaster type feeling you experience, but also because of the way scenic views unfold before you as you crest a hilltop or mountain peak. "
15 " In our quest to become more connected we have actually created a disturbing disconnect where real social interaction has been abandoned in favor of the immediate gratification afforded by electronic devices. "
16 " Motorcycling might be the ultimate collaboration between man and machine. Attack it. It is the most intimate mode of travel in which to take in both the enormous beauty and the most subtle nuances of nature. Savor it. "
17 " Without looking at your subjects with your eyes and mind open, your artistic work is doomed to be unoriginal and uninspiring. Imagination is the magic element that is at the heart of every great work of art, and to ignite one’s imagination you must be willing to step outside of yourself, step outside of your comfort zone and look at things from an entirely different perspective. "
18 " Every road is really two roads with different riding experiences and distinctive scenic views when you travel it in opposite directions...It’s up to you to decide whether you want to spend your time looking at the limited rear view mirror image of things that are already behind you, or if you want to look out over the handlebars and the great road unfolding before you. "
19 " If you want to be better…if you want to experience greater satisfaction…if you want greater rewards…if you want to be A Cut Above the rest, you have to step out of your comfort zones. You have to try new things…more challenging things. You just have to be just a little bit better than you were the last time out. "
20 " The people I’ve met on this trip through rural America are so different from those you meet traveling through more densely-populated areas. A genuine warmth and concern for others exists. "
