While I was talking to Scott Richardson today of the Pantagraph, he asked me why I picked the name Wingspan Racing. I answered by saying that my last name fit pretty well with it, but it got me to thinking a little more about what it does mean to me.
I've been toying with the idea of getting into public/motivational speaking and targeting audiences for a) promoting adventure racing, b) quitting smoking (well over a year for me now!) and c) using my banking knowledge to help non-smokers budget their savings into a long-term savings plan. Especially in crazy economic times like we're currently in, saving $100-$120 per month, could save you thousands a year, could save you hundreds of thousands over the next 30-40 years if invested, even in a conservative fashion.
Wingspan now means to me, how far my reach goes. Not literally the distance between my fingers, but how much I can push myself. How far can I really push myself as a man, a husband, a future father? Can I somehow help inspire someone in my life, or a stranger, to do great things in their life or do something they never thought possible? Can I reach my full potential as an athlete, a professional, a friend? These are the things that I'm associating with Wingspan now. Wingspan Racing will be one venue, but I'd like to see Wingspan branch out into other areas leading to more than just a hobby.
If you have any thoughts or suggestions on how I can put all this into action, I would love to hear it!
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