• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer

Jef van de Graaf™

Escape into the Great Unknown

  • Services
    • Business Coaching
  • Articles
  • Merch
  • About

#1: Are You Being Challenged?

Are you being challenged?

I spent the better parts of my 20s riding a bicycle across countries without any plan or purpose as to where I was going.

Most days consisted of waking with the sunrise, slipping into my cycling attire, packing up my gear, then brewing a cup of coffee as I mentally prepared for the day ahead.

If my energy was high — I would cycle as much as 200 km in a day which is about the same as going from Ottawa to Montreal.

If the heat was intense — I would cycle as much as 12 km in an hour before the vending machines in Japan seduced me to purchase yet another Pocari Sweat (not a sponsor).

If the weather was shit — I would cycle as much as humanly possible until misery, madness, or hypothermia pushed me close to breaking or death.

Even though I had nothing planned for my bicycle adventures, each day I was challenged to be the best version of myself to confront environments, situations, and circumstances that were often far beyond my control.

by Jef van de Graaf™

SHARE THIS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP MY EGO GROW BIGGER


Feeling adventurous? I share my darkest, weirdest, and honestest stuff once a month in an email because… f*ck it, why not?


Next: #2: You’re Stronger Than You Think
Previous: Buyer’s Journey: 5 Essential Secrets to Selling More
Category: Micro Stories
Avatar of Jef van de Graaf™

About Jef van de Graaf™

Hey! I’m Jef van de Graaf – a nomadic copywriter and website maker from Toronto, Canada. My mission is to help people like you to successfully build, launch, and profit online. If you have a dream to achieve or a project in mind, click here.

Previous Post:Buyer’s Journey: 5 Essential Secrets to Selling More
Next Post:#2: You’re Stronger Than You ThinkYou are stronger than you think

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sidebar

Jef van de Graaf

About Jef van de Graaf

Hey! I’m Jef van de Graaf – a nomadic copywriter from Toronto, Canada. My mission is to help people like you to successfully build, launch, and grow their ideas online. If you have a dream to achieve or a project in mind, click here.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

This website is the epicenter of my thoughts, strategies, and achievements in business and life. I also provide professional services like web design and copywriting. If you think my services can benefit you ― work with me.

DISCOVER

About Jef
Articles
Newsletter

services

Business Coaching
Website Marketing
Copywriting


PROJECTS

The Chiang Mai Guide
My Profit Project

RESOURCES

WordPress Hosting


“I have always recognized that the object of business is to make money in an honorable fashion. I have endeavored that the object of life is to do good.”

― PETER COOPER

© 2023 Jef van de Graaf · Return To Top

Earnings Disclaimer · Privacy · Terms of Use