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And I start to notice three phases of mental awareness during my hike: clear thinking, mental meandering, and—believe it or not—an increased awareness of songs.
“To go fast, go alone. To go far, go together.”
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
“I form rules for my journey: walk when I want; rest when I want; camp when I want. Why press it if I’m sore? Why risk bad weather? Why skip an opportunity to camp in a nice place? I’m here to see and enjoy, not kill myself. And I am not trying to set any speed records—”
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
“Exercise is by far the most potent longevity “drug.” No other intervention does nearly as much to prolong our lifespan and preserve our cognitive and physical function. But most people don’t do nearly enough—and exercising the wrong way can do as much harm as good.”
― Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
― Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
“unrushed. In the informal rules of hiking with a group, those ahead pause every hour or so to make sure everyone catches up and all are doing okay.”
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
― Walk Ride Paddle: A Life Outside
August’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at August’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
456 books
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6 friends
1,661 books
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31 friends
317 books
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8 friends
401 books
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1,031 friends
4,422 books
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87 friends
3 books
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5 friends
2 books
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11 friends
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