"one of the most valuable things about the program is that it prompts girls to commit to taking risks."
Cathy O'Dowd
Motivational speaker - 1st woman to climb Everest from both sides. I love being in mountains, whether climbing up them, skiing down them, or coming home to share stories about them through writing, speeches & photographs.
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- Cathy O'Dowdflipped into All The Reasons To Do Extreme Sport
“the blind spot in current thinking about motivation, choice, and decision-making: sometimes having to work for something makes it more valuable, not less”
Cathy O'Dowdflipped into Leadership Lessons from the Mountains“There is no reliable cure for Alzheimer’s disease and it is notoriously hard to slow down. Still, Jair believes – and his doctors support him – that regular, vigorous exercise is as beneficial as anything.”
Cathy O'Dowdflipped into All The Reasons To Do Extreme SportTips from sports psychologists on performing in a super high-stress environment.
Cathy O'Dowdflipped into Leadership Lessons from the Mountains“if you force yourself to ignore your thoughts and feelings and simply take action, you give yourself the best chance of changing your thoughts and feelings. This is one reason exercise has been proven so effective at diminishing or even reversing mild depression.”
Cathy O'Dowdflipped into All The Reasons To Do Extreme Sport“the value of the beginner’s mind – having an attitude of openness and eagerness, and lack of preconceptions when considering something.” http://www.andycave.co.uk/2018/01/25/a-lesson-for-leaders-the-power-of-thinking-with-a-beginners-mind/