Fear as a Motivator

As hard as I try to clearly define my personal why, my reasons for thru-hiking continue to be ill defined and somewhat vaporous.
I listen to others provide clear reasons why they are thru-hiking, and I’m afraid…
I’m afraid I won’t have a strong enough reason to continue when I reach my breaking point.
I’m afraid my motivation will crumble under the weight of the bone crushing adversity I know will occasionally arise.
I’m afraid of letting down my loving wife, ...

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