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 what is possible to redefine that number as possibilities rather than limitations. Although this is a bit of shameless self promotion, my intent is to inspire others to push beyond age barriers and find what’s possible. The result is a more healthy and fulfilling life.
All of my accomplishments driven by using Atomic Habits principles. Check out Atomic Habits book by James Clear.
Crucible endurance trail hike: 4/20/24, 21 miles, 7hrs 21min.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Service trip to Shaw Mountain, 6/30-7/5/24. In additional to the full work days, challenging 13.5 mile hike in over pass in 6 hrs 12min.
Isle Royale Windigo to Rock Harbor on the Greenstone with Doug. 6 days and 46.4 miles. Sept 10-15, 2024.
Got a skateboard/longboard and ride it around the neighborhood!
Cut my hair short after always being long, even as a child.
9 volunteer service days.
Exploring new places, activities, & restaurants in our area and State of Michigan
Connecting more with friends and neighbors.
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. Although I don’t have scientific way to measure this, I dropped net 10 lbs and have noticeable muscle definition. Clothes fit looser and overall feel better and more energized.
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!
Consistently did exercises to improve my vocal quality and range.
Learned 6 new songs.
Wrote 1 new song with 3 others in various stages of completion.
Wrote this summary as well as Finding Purpose essay, as well as 2 outdoor adventure photo essays on my website.
Moved forward with solo acoustic format and performances at Ypsi Alehouse and North Star Lounge.
New mountain tattoo!
Getting more consistent sleep.
Published in BMWF Fall Journal
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. Thankful for the the wonderful people surrounding me who love and care about me.
