Member-only story
2020 toughened me out for a brighter future
Why having the right mindset during a pandemic was key to my well-being and success
As the clock struck midnight, 2019 was over. It was the beginning of a new year, and a new decade. So much anticipation! 2020 was set out to be a great year.
The year started well. Couple of short trips around the U.K. was the first port of call. January saw me head to a small village called Totley in Yorkshire to go hiking through parts of the Peak District. I managed to find a beautiful family-run farm to stay in during my visit. It was the first time I had stayed on a farm in England as well. I was amazed by the experience, and I loved my exchanges with the family over breakfast. Kids running down the stairs and the fire lit up to keep us all warm on a cold winters morning. It was perfect.
My hikes were in Grindleford and Norton. It was a great way to clear my conscience and go into 2020 with a fresh look.
February came along, and I finally met one of my heroes. Someone that I looked up to, modelled my travels on; Levison Wood. There is a saying, you should never meet your idols, as they…
