Showing posts with label challenge yourself. Show all posts
Showing posts with label challenge yourself. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Go the Distance

If you're up for more than a volunteer vacation, try two years with the Peace Corps. From teaching marketing in Romania to math in South Africa, the Peace Corps allows you to learn new skills and use your talents in challenging settings. Roughly 7 percent of Peace Corps volunteers are 50 and over (800-424-8580; www.peacecorps.gov).

[Source: "25 Ways to Reinvent Yourself" originally published in Modern Maturity January - February 2000, transcribed by Greg Olszewski.]

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Take a Hike

How you handle a wilderness challenge can tell you a lot about your ability to cope with life. Voyageur Outward Bound School (now part of Outward Bound Wilderness) offers a Life Career Renewal program that's designed for those seeking renewed energy and a new direction. The course runs from seven to 14 days at locations in Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, and Texas.

A recent check of OBW's website showed a list of many other available locations (including Alaska, Colorado, Utah, and Florida, as well as the Caribbean and South America). Call toll-free 866-467-7651 or check http://www.outwardboundwilderness.org/index.html.

[Source: "25 Ways to Reinvent Yourself" originally published in Modern Maturity January - February 2000, transcribed by Greg Olszewski.]