{"id":9865,"date":"2024-02-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/?p=9865"},"modified":"2024-02-19T05:45:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T05:45:27","slug":"do-you-need-a-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/do-you-need-a-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Really Need a Coach? &#8211; A Lesson About Guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9865\" class=\"elementor elementor-9865\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd89a2c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default mkdf-parallax-row-no mkdf-content-aligment-left mkdf-elementor-row-grid-no mkdf-disabled-bg-image-bellow-no mkdf-row-btt-light\" data-id=\"bd89a2c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efcc2e3\" data-id=\"efcc2e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9badf39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9badf39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><strong>This mini blog is the first of a 5-part series called &#8220;Lessons From the Himalayas&#8221;, where I share important life lessons that are essential for being successful on your personal health and fitness Odyssey. All while weaving in some memorable moments from my trek through the Himalayas back in 2019.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><strong>These blogs are purposely kept short in order to really drive home each lesson and\u00a0 to allow time for you to apply what we&#8217;re going to talk about.<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><strong>Promise me to take a few minutes to read these mini blogs, and I promise you that &#8211; when applied &#8211; these will help you reach your goals&#8230;<\/strong><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-0\">On your journey, you <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-1\">will<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1n1mn-0-2\"> meet friction, road blocks, and setbacks.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"i85c-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"i85c-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"i85c-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"77bkq-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"77bkq-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"77bkq-0-0\">Most of which are mental.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"2bvle-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2bvle-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2bvle-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1235i-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1235i-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1235i-0-0\">You&#8217;ll doubt yourself, feel uncomfortable and confused about what to do&#8230; <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"1235i-1-0\">You&#8217;ll want things to go faster and be easier, and sometimes you&#8217;re so focused on the main goal that you miss what&#8217;s in front of you<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1235i-2-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"5ca4t-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5ca4t-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5ca4t-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"68tbv-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"68tbv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"68tbv-0-0\">Whether you&#8217;re already on your fitness journey &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/online-nutrition-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"68tbv-1-0\">your Odyssey<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"68tbv-2-0\"> &#8211; or you&#8217;re about to get started, this article is for you.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\">So, you might be wondering, why the hell would we talk about a trip to The Himalayas?<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\">Here&#8217;s why:<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"divgf-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"abcqc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"abcqc-0-0\">I&#8217;ve never pushed myself as hard, both <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"abcqc-1-0\">physically<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"abcqc-2-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"abcqc-2-0\"> and mentally, for so long.<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"abcqc-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5c5ei-0-0\">The memories and lessons learned still pop up in my head when I go through periods of self-doubt, friction, and discomfort<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5c5ei-1-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5c5ei-1-0\">.<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"abcqc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5rlqa-0-0\">These lessons are crucial for YOUR long-term success.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"ameh0-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ameh0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ameh0-0-0\"><br \/>Maybe you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/lose-fat-and-gain-muscle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"ameh0-1-0\">lose fat and build muscle<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"ameh0-2-0\">, improve your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/crossfit-open-nutrition-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">performance<\/a>, or finally <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/what-is-healthy-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"ameh0-3-0\">get healthier<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"ameh0-4-0\">&#8230;<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"caib4-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"caib4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"caib4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"f042g-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f042g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f042g-0-0\">Whatever big life goals you&#8217;re chasing, remember these 5 lessons I&#8217;m about to teach you.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"eu0qv-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eu0qv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eu0qv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"84ruf-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"84ruf-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"84ruf-0-0\">Keep them top of mind. Remind yourself of them. Re-read this blog from time-to-time if you need to.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"knf8-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"knf8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"knf8-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"6sniv-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"6sniv-0-0\"><strong>Most importantly&#8230; Promise yourself to keep going no matter what.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"bcf5f-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bcf5f-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bcf5f-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"55m14-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"55m14-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-0-0\">People love sharing the motivational posts and drop a quick fire-emoji on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/johanvesters_ocs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-1-0\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-2-0\">. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-3-0\">But when it comes to getting uncomfortable and doing the work, they <\/span><\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-4-0\">quickly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-5-0\"> lose motivation<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"55m14-6-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1ocjm-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1ocjm-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1ocjm-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1dbcj-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1dbcj-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1dbcj-0-0\">But not you.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"cn26k-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cn26k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cn26k-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"4dfrp-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4dfrp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4dfrp-0-0\">You will do the work. You will keep going. And you will be open to learn, to get uncomfortable, and to appreciate the journey.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"c9m1q-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"c9m1q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c9m1q-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"dmkml-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dmkml-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dmkml-0-0\">Right?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"7jk5b-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7jk5b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7jk5b-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e4pe1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e4pe1-0-0\">Real quick. <\/span><span class=\"veryhardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"e4pe1-1-0\">If you want to get 20-30 minutes of my time to discuss your journey and get individual guidance for free, then you can <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/48XlLZ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"e4pe1-2-0\">request a Complimentary Consultation here.<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"1vb42-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1vb42-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1vb42-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"epuqd-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"epuqd-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"epuqd-0-0\">Now, please allow me to share my story, so you can learn and apply the same principles to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/online-nutrition-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your health and fitness Odyssey<\/a><\/span><\/span><a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\"><span data-offset-key=\"epuqd-1-0\">.<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b235486 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b235486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2CLlGntcHr8wMTV88jCZI5?utm_source=generator&theme=0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfc8954 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfc8954\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lessons From The Himalayas - Part 1<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737e905 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"737e905\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\">As I planned my trek to Nepal, I couldn&#8217;t choose between the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek and the Annapurna Circuit. So I extended my trip from 2 to 4 weeks, and decided to do both.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"fr076-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fr076-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fr076-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"cte9q-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cte9q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cte9q-0-0\">A BIG, ambitious goal. But having done a lot of hiking in Norway, I felt up for the challenge.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"be673-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"be673-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"be673-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"fplml-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fplml-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fplml-0-0\">OK, it&#8217;s decided. EBC, check. Annapurna, check. Next question&#8230; Should I go with a guide, or save some money and go by myself?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"l8nc-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"l8nc-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"l8nc-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"368ev-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"368ev-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"368ev-0-0\">I thought about it for a while, did some research, and asked around. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"368ev-1-0\">Then when a friend of mine &#8211; who had already gone twice &#8211; recommended me a <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nepaltrekandtours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-offset-key=\"368ev-2-0\">guiding company called Motherland Nepal<\/span><\/a><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"368ev-3-0\">, I decided to go with them<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"368ev-4-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"e1uhr-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e1uhr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e1uhr-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"8s1q2-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8s1q2-0-0\"><em><strong><span class=\"hardreadability\">(Bonus take-away\/lesson: ask people in your direct environment who&#8217;ve been there\/done that<\/span>!)<\/strong><\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"a793-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a793-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a793-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"edkgl-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"edkgl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"edkgl-0-0\">And man, was it worth it having someone with me who:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\">Pushed me when necessary (which was more often than expected).<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1co4n-0-0\">At other times, told me to slow down and take a break.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"50bnt-0-0\">Was by my side and knew the journey ahead.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bmps5-0-0\">Could <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"bmps5-1-0\">anticipate<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bmps5-2-0\"> the weather and other conditions.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4j479-0-0\">Had the connections for places to stay and eat.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8pl78-0-0\">Someone to chill, chat, and play cards with.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3lpl0-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"f2rln-0-0\">Even went as far as arranging a helicopter back to Kathmandu when our plane flight got cancelled due to bad weather<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f2rln-1-0\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"3mtjd-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3mtjd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3mtjd-0-0\">Altogether, it was 100% worth having invested in a guide.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"ei3jk-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ei3jk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ei3jk-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\">In all reality, could I have done it without? Sure. But that&#8217;s not what it&#8217;s about.<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eufio-0-0\">Because would it have been the same experience without? <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"eufio-1-0\">Absolutely<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eufio-2-0\"> not.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"7em21-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7em21-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7em21-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"ebib8-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ebib8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ebib8-0-0\">In certain situations it&#8217;s crucial to have a guide. Especially if you don&#8217;t have any prior experience.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"a2ls7-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a2ls7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a2ls7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"9o1s8-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9o1s8-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"9o1s8-0-0\">I realized I had made the right choice going with a guide and letting him actually guide me, when about halfway into the EBC Trek I overheard an argument<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"9o1s8-1-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"36np7-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"36np7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"36np7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"e2vd-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e2vd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e2vd-0-0\">A stubborn traveler did not want to listen to his guide, and wanted to skip their acclimatization day. &#8220;I&#8217;m here to trek, not sit around and wait for a day!&#8221; they said.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"efl7p-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"efl7p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"efl7p-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"21ug9-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"21ug9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"21ug9-0-0\">His guide explained why doing the acclimatization day was essential. But unfortunately the traveler decided not to listen and split up from the group the next day.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"elu29-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"elu29-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"elu29-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"3bu98-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3bu98-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3bu98-0-0\">A day later that person got altitude sickness and had to quit their trek altogether&#8230;<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba234f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fba234f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"ebook\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9873\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-gym.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f1e39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2f1e39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"fgbe9-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fgbe9-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fgbe9-0-0\">That same day, my guide and I discussed a hike that I wanted to do.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"cs333-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cs333-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cs333-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"2kem4-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2kem4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2kem4-0-0\">The hike would add 2 full days of trekking to our trip, but would take us to one of the highest lakes in the world! I <\/span><span class=\"adverb\"><span data-offset-key=\"2kem4-1-0\">really<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2kem4-2-0\"> wanted to do it, but my guide said the conditions weren&#8217;t right.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"bpsqt-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"bpsqt-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bpsqt-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"5hisk-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5hisk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5hisk-0-0\">Did I have similar feelings of &#8220;I want to go anyway&#8221;? Sure. But my guide was the experienced one in this scenario, so I listened and we decided it was better not to go.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"9eg1v-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9eg1v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9eg1v-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"7iasd-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7iasd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7iasd-0-0\">The next day, people got injured and lost their lives because of a heavy rockfall&#8230;<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"4gpcr-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"4gpcr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4gpcr-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"8mu15-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"8mu15-0-0\"><em><strong>The lesson here is that; if you don&#8217;t have the experience, if you&#8217;re unsure, if you don&#8217;t fully know what the road ahead will bring and how you&#8217;ll handle it; get guidance.<\/strong><\/em><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"726m4-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"726m4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"726m4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"957ni-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"957ni-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"957ni-0-0\">You may be able to do it on your own, <\/span><span class=\"qualifier\"><span data-offset-key=\"957ni-1-0\">possibly<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"957ni-2-0\">. But you may also make more mistakes.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"csmqv-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"csmqv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"csmqv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"66ha6-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"66ha6-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"66ha6-0-0\">Nothing improves your journey as much as having someone there with you on your journey. Someone who&#8217;s on your team, who can guide and support you, and make the right decisions.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"ds94g-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ds94g-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ds94g-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"5se83-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5se83-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-0-0\">You need a guide who can help you make <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-1-0\">objective<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-2-0\"> decisions. <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-3-0\">And sometimes those decisions will go against what you <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-3-1\">want, <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-3-2\">because what you <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-3-3\">need<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-3-4\"> to be successful long-term may be different<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"5se83-4-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9829d30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9829d30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9867\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Do-I-really-need-a-coach-lessons-from-the-himalayas-guide.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aec3a66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aec3a66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"15dre-0-0\"><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"fgbe9-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fgbe9-0-0\"><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"f3ufp-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f3ufp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f3ufp-0-0\">The exact same thing goes for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseycoachingsystems.co\/online-nutrition-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your health and fitness journey.<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"59kei-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"59kei-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"59kei-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"dua5o-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dua5o-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dua5o-0-0\">You can try to figure out your nutrition and lose weight on your own, and likely spin your wheels for quite a bit longer.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"b5bl4-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b5bl4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b5bl4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"brb97-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"brb97-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"brb97-0-0\">Or you can get help from someone who&#8217;s been there, done that, and knows the way. Someone who has the experience themself, as well as that with many others before you. Someone whose job is <\/span><span class=\"complexword\"><span data-offset-key=\"brb97-1-0\">literally<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"brb97-2-0\"> to BE the guide. It&#8217;s what they do and specialize in.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"2sgn7-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2sgn7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2sgn7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"d2qcd-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"d2qcd-0-0\"><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"d2qcd-0-0\">If you&#8217;re looking for guidance with your nutrition, health, and fitness, then that someone could be one of our <\/span><\/span><a href=\"\/about-us\"><span data-offset-key=\"d2qcd-1-0\">experienced OCS coaches<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"d2qcd-2-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"f66mb-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"f66mb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f66mb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"4f79u\" data-offset-key=\"fvkba-0-0\"><div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"fvkba-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fvkba-0-0\">Things will get difficult. 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