The letter R stands for realizing that risks can be worth the effort. You must, however, surround yourself with people who support you when you go out on the limb, Dolence went on. She cautioned honorees not to get too comfortable but to be a risk taker and seek out new ideas and friends. However, do not jeopardize your values, beliefs or health just for the sake of risk-taking, she continued. It takes energy for the long haul.
E is the third letter.
Just remember to make choices intentionally and refuel your tank regularly. Dick Hardy of Cambridge, chairperson of the Resource board of directors, presented each student with a certificate from Governor Ventura and a plaque. Life is like a marathon, training is the key to performance and you must focus on the finish line, stay on course and believe you will reach your goal, said Dolence, herself a marathoner. She told of an event she witnessed at the Grandma s Marathon in Duluth. It seemed the seventh runner, a Moroccan, was completely spent yet the finish line was merely a hundred yards away.