DeVeaux’s “60 Tour”
DVX Accomplishments, Adventures and trying new things for my 60th Birthday Tour: March 2024-25.
I intentionally decided to up my game and challenge myself to more fully embrace the gift of life as I turned 60. I’m exploring how to redefine that number as possibilities rather than limitations. My intent is to inspire others to push beyond perceived age barriers and build a better foundation for an active lifestyle. The result is a more healthy and fulfilling life. This is only the beginning, you too can do this!
We’re wired to be active both mentally and physically. If you want to see change, you have to be change!
These are my accomplishments, adventures and trying new things for my 60th Birthday Tour: March 2024-25.
All of these are driven by using Atomic Habits principles. Check out Atomic Habits book by James Clear.
Outdoor and Fitness Activities
Increased workouts from 3 to 5 days a week strength/cardio. Allows me to do all the activities I enjoy doing as well as improved balance and movement. Built lean muscle mass and decreased fat. Clothes fit looser and overall I feel better and more energized.
Crucible endurance trail hike: 21 miles.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Service trip to Shaw Mountain for 6 days. We worked full days maintaining wilderness hiking trails. To get there, we hiked a challenging 13.5 mile hike in over mountain pass with full packpacks.
Isle Royale National Park wilderness backpack trip from Windigo to Rock Harbor on the Greenstone Trail. 6 days and 46 miles.
Fun
Got a skateboard/longboard and ride it around the neighborhood
New mountain tattoo
Cut my hair short after always being long
Exploring new places, activities, & restaurants in our area and home State of Michigan
Professional & Personal Growth
Turned around my dept at work and built it up to elite level. Applied all the things I’ve learned about leadership and business over the past decade. When most people are checking out, I’m amping up!
9 volunteer service days
Connecting more with friends and neighbors
Getting more consistent sleep
Creative
Wrote 2 essays as well as 2 outdoor adventure photo essays on my website
After many years of playing in various bands, returned to my roots as a solo acoustic performer
Consistently doing exercises to improve my vocal quality and range
Learned 6 new songs
Wrote 1 new song with 3 others in various stages of completion
Published in Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Fall Journal
Giving Gratitude
I owe my success and happiness to good genes, good habits, good fortune. I can only directly impact my habits, the others I’m blessed to have.
Overall embraced my purpose and found peace with where I’m called to be professionally and personally. I awaken every day and bring my passion to everything I do. The ongoing greatest gift I receive are the wonderful people surrounding me who love and care about me.
