Bicycles

Wow! This piece of art would make for a great street performance.

Source. See Saw Bike : My Atomic Mass.

Bicycles

This is the music in my head on a good ride, plus a few birds and car horns and a bit of wind.

Bicycles, Inspiration

For tens of thousands of years the New Year has been a natural time to throw away what doesn’t work, so that you may walk unburdened into the future. This year instead of applying the 6-month rule to my material life, I’m going to apply the 6-month rule to the outdated laws that I’ve created for myself. For example, I’ve created a law that I won’t do anything productive until after my second cup of coffee. Out with the old idea, and in with the new idea. I will now occasionally be productive while I drink my coffee. That also applies my new rule: A baby step is better than no step. I applied that rule to going to the gym. I have set zero goals at the gym except to walk through the door. Another old law that I’ve created was that I get one treat at the end of the day to motivate myself. I’m throwing that one away. Now I will remind myself that I do everything for a reason, and that reason is the treat. I have created many more rules, but you should get the idea by now. And I must apply one more rule, and that is to keep this social networking (youtube, facebook, twitter, flickr, blog, etc.) that suddenly society has mandated you must do to be successful, to a bare minimum, and reclaim my life, which makes a nice segue to the question of the day: How does anyone make money, when everyone just gives it all away for free on the internet?

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In this issue:

1. Scott’s new book is here!
2. This months inspirational idea
3. The holiday gift of inspiration.
4. 3 easy ways to help “Falling Uphill” reach critical mass

The young adults edition has just arrived.

Falling Uphill: Dreams for the young adventurer & the young at heart

The true story of one man’s quest around the world on a bicycle seeking the meaning of life.

This easy-to-read edition features 236 photos and illustrations, answers to over 225 frequently asked questions, and brand new humorous short stories so that you can re-imagine the journey. In fact, the whole book is a new perspective on the highlights and lowlights of the adventure—from dying of dehydration to climbing Mt. Everest—and a whole philosophy of making dreams a reality.

Falling Uphill is a metaphor for your own journey, and as you re-live bicycling around the world, re-discover the passion to live your “impossible” dream… or just sit back and enjoy the harrowing adventures.

This special edition features the magical secret to making your dream a reality , and several exercises (and additional surprises online) to help guide you through the creative process—by the time you’ve finished this book, not only will you have dreamed impossible dreams, but you’ll have taken the first step on your new adventure.

Top Ten reasons to read this book.

Scott Stoll lives a life the rest of us only dream of. ~ Michael Berry, Bay Area book critic.

This month’s inspirational idea

Here’s an excerpt from “Falling Uphill: Dreams” answering a common question: Do you have any advice on how I can plan my adventure?

The possibilities are endless in an ever-changing infinite world; and the best part about the world is you can create and add to it, so it’s not something set in stone, that if you memorize all the facts, you can figure one perfect answer. So I encourage you to go out and see the world for yourself. Why not start exploring your neighborhood? Why not consider yourself ambassador of [Your Name] and go on a diplomatic mission and exchange some cultural values?

The holiday gift of inspiration.

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More about Falling Uphill

Audio book

Excerpts | Video chapter

Testimonials

If you enjoyed “Falling Uphill” please help bring the book to life.

Despite critical acclaim, years of work, and literally every penny I have, very few people even know Falling Uphill exists. Below are 3 easy and effective ways to help. Anything helps, even if it’s a one-minute email to a friend.

• Tell your friends. Most book sales are a direct result of word-of-mouth recommendations. Perhaps, forward this newsletter, or join the Falling Uphill Fan Page on Facebook and leave an inspirational message.
• Write a review. Try Amazon or Goodreads, you can even submit a review to your local paper or community newsletter (such as a bike club).
• Gift. Give your friends “Falling Uphill” as a real-life example of how to create real hope and change in yourself and therefore the world.

Falling Uphill, Newsletter

I have a friend who just did this night ride through Bangkok. that’s a great idea. Why didn’t I think of bicycling into the city at night?

Here’s a story, map and more info:

Cycling Bangkok on The Dark side.

Travelogue

Okay, think of something that really really makes you mad. Work yourself up. Okay ready? Watch this video.

Inspiration, Surprises

I wrote the first draft of Falling Uphill in Antigua, Guatemala. Often I took notes while atop the roof of my hotel below.

Falling Uphill, Travelogue

Today’s interview is with Scott Stoll, author of the book Falling Uphill, founder of the adventure travel community The Argonauts, and perpetual traveler.  He’s currently cycling around the world.  Yes, cycling – as in on a bicycle. Read more….

Falling Uphill, Media coverage web

This is a worthwhile video if you like bicycles, engineering, or land speed records.

I have been personally trying to break 55 MPH. I came close a few times, but decided in my middle age, that it’s just not worth the risk anymore. One pothole and the game is over

Bicycles, Inspiration