118. Balancing Dreams and Family Life with Chris Avery

About this episode

Chris Avery discusses his journey of running the perimeter of America while involving his family, emphasizing the balance between personal dreams and family life.

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Avery, who is preparing to run the perimeter of America while bringing his family along for the journey. Chris shares his motivations for this ambitious goal, emphasizing the importance of not just personal achievement but also involving his family in the experience. The conversation explores themes of balancing personal goals with family responsibilities, the impact of endurance running on relationships, and the mindset shifts necessary for success. Chris discusses the significance of community support, learning from failure, and the importance of teaching children through example. He highlights the need for grace in personal growth and the bigger purpose behind their journey, ultimately inspiring listeners to pursue their own dreams while fostering strong family bonds. If you would like to follow Chris's journey: Instagram HERE Facebook HERE Website HERE 00:00 The Journey Begins: Running the Perimeter of America 05:26 Finding Balance: Family and Personal Goals 07:51 Engagement and Patience: The Impact of Running on Family Life 10:15 Discipline vs. Drive: The Motivation Behind Endurance Running 13:19 Building Resilience…

People in this episode

Host: Sean Coleran

Guest: Chris Avery

Topics covered

• balancing personal goals with family responsibilities
• endurance running
• family involvement
• community support
• personal growth
• teaching children through example

Keywords

• endurance running
• family life
• personal achievement
• community support
• mindset shifts
• resilience
• parenting

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