{"product_id":"take-less-do-more-surprising-life-lessons-in-generosity-gratitude-and-curiosity-from-an-ultralight-backpacker-hardcover","title":"Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen Van Peski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying \u003ci\u003eyes\u003c\/i\u003e to life's opportunities.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to \u003ci\u003etake less\u003c\/i\u003e so they can \u003ci\u003edo more\u003c\/i\u003e in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralight backpacking, Glen became aware that \"take less, do more\" is more than just a hiking slogan. As he reduced his pack weight, he realized that the lessons learned applied to \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e areas of life. Now he wants to share the lessons he learned to help others live full and vibrant lives--lives characterized by purpose, meaning, and joy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, you will discover transformative life lessons, which may go against the grain of popular thought but have been proven to change lives for the better. You'll learn that: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOften the best strategy for achieving goals comes from subtracting rather than adding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen your first instinct is generosity, the long-term dividends will be greater than if you strive to gain your own advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRevising the stories you tell yourself about situations will reframe your life and increase gratitude.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBy investing creatively in relationships, you will generate more joy in your life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaking friends with failure will cause you to grow and improve.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003etake less. do more.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e It's a revolutionary idea that will transform your life and free your soul to find your purpose--and maybe a little bit of adventure too.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear, is known for his legendary contributions to the backpacking community. A native Californian, Van Peski grew up in the western outdoors, and when his oldest son joined Scouts, he led the troop's backpacking program. Through those experiences, he became intrigued by lightweight backpacking. He started sewing his own gear and eventually started his own company, manufacturing ultralight backpacking equipment. Glen and his company have been featured in \u003ci\u003eBackpacker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, and the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Van Peski is an internationally sought-after speaker known for his inspiring, humorous, information-packed presentations. He has hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail, has wandered the backcountry in Japan and Europe, and bike-packed on the Great Divide. He lives in Bend, Oregon, with Francie, his wife of over forty years, and is the father to two grown sons.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.97 x 9.08 x 6.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47369658794162,"sku":"9781637632895","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f79ebac1b37c1ff65ddeae9034dd0fa3.webp?v=1777597841","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/take-less-do-more-surprising-life-lessons-in-generosity-gratitude-and-curiosity-from-an-ultralight-backpacker-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}