The Virtual Launch Party for take less. do more. Will Take Place
Today at 3 p.m. ET
BEND,
Ore., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Launched today, take less. do more: Surprising Life
Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight
Backpacker (Forefront Books) by Glen Van
Peski, engineer, entrepreneur, author, sought-after speaker,
and dishwasher/philanthropist, details how his philosophy to "take
less. do more." guides him and others to work hard, be nice, and
stay curious in order to find more meaning in life.
"I wrote take less. do more to help others
distinguish more of what they want in life, and be of help and
service to others."
The Virtual Launch Party for take less. do more. will be held
today, Apr. 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET. Interested individuals can register to
join it here:
https://weavinginfluence.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUude6ppzsrG9fQhWw3EHnV44UKUT8-Fbmn
In take less. do more., Van Peski
translates his numerous and varied hiking, backpacking, and other
life adventure stories into day-to-day wisdom, offering incredible
insight amid heart-thumping expedition tales and providing
practical tips and advice, not just for those wanting to lower
their pack weight for their wilderness or overseas adventures, but
also for those wanting to move more lightly through life.
"By consuming less, we create margin in our lives, both
financial and time, for doing more of what matters. When we own
just the right amount of things, it helps us focus on the
priorities we've set for our lives," said Van Peski. "I wrote take less. do more to help
others distinguish more of what they want in life, and be of help
and service to others."
In each chapter, Van Peski
provides words of wisdom through his life lessons that give the
reader ideas on how to embrace the "take less. do more."
philosophy. He focuses on helping individuals find balance and add
depth, joy, and meaning to life.
All profits from the sale of take less. do more: Surprising Life
Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight
Backpacker will be donated to the Pacific Crest Trail Association
(PCTA), an organization involved in getting more people out into
the wilderness.
For more information on Van Peski
and take less. do more: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity,
Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker, visit
glenvanpeski.com.take less. do more. Endorsements
"For the last twenty years, I've studied people who live longer
and more fulfilling lives than the rest of the world. Having hiked
with Glen, it's no surprise to me that take less. do more. contains
many tips on the practices evidenced by people in the Blue Zones
for a longer and more satisfying life."
—Dan Buettner, National Geographic Explorer and #1 New York
Times Bestselling author/Founder of the Blue Zones
"I met Glen deep in Buckskin Gulch, and loved his unique concept
of The List for getting people out into the Wilderness. As we
connected outside of the canyon, I grew to appreciate his passion
for applying his wilderness learnings to all of life. take less. do
more. shares the stories of how the wilderness taught him lessons
in generosity, balance, curiosity, and the importance of
relationships."
—Melissa Wright, Co-owner of Women Who Explore
"Glen epitomizes what it means to "leave it better than you
found it." In take less. do more. you see how he incorporates this
in every aspect of his life. In a world where we often don't see or
hear enough about kindness and decency, Glen personifies this and
is someone who people of all ages and backgrounds can learn
from."
—Matt Abrams, The Abrams Group, Advisor, Investor, Co-Founder,
Board Member
"If Glen Van Peski is talking about hiking…or business…or life,
I'm a listener. take less. do more. gives everyone the chance to
walk alongside one of the most insightful people I've ever known.
His combination of knowledge and experience make him an expert
guide on the most challenging trail of all: Life."
—Alexander Green, New York Times Bestselling Author, Chief
Investment Strategist of The Oxford Group
"As a backpacker, I mark my years as 'BG' and 'AG.' Before Glen,
I thought a boyhood in the woods and a career filming hikes on
every continent had given me decent skills, but then came one epic
trip with this thru-hiking legend. After Glen, I have a whole new
philosophy around wants and needs. His book take less. do more.
will change the way you think about backpacking, and life."
—Bill Weir, CNN Correspondent, Host of The Wonder List and
author of Life As We Know It (Can
Be)
"By mastering the art of minimalism, Glen Van Peski wound up with all the things
money can't buy: a loving spouse, happiness, deep friendships, an
open mind, contentment, calmness, generosity, kindness, legacy,
health, and true freedom. This book helps you stop to consider what
constitutes a well-lived life, and how you can actually have one.
It's simpler than you think."
—David McLain, National Geographic Photographer
"With humility and humor, Glen distills wisdom earned from hard
nights on the trail and from his extraordinary life. Keeping with
his ultralight ethos, his writing is concise yet chock full of
lessons applicable to everyday life, even for folks who never
intend to backpack. For thru-hikers, Glen is one of the fathers of
ultralight backpacking and a legend. This book and his life story
are a testament to the fact that legends are not born, but built
through deliberate thought and persistent practice. Through his
storytelling and well-chosen anecdotes, I hope for the world that
his life philosophy will become as widespread as his ultralight
message has become in backpacking today."
—Liz 'Snorkel' Thomas, award-winning author, writer and speaker,
long distance hiker.
"I've known Glen since the dawn of the modern-day ultralight
backpacking movement. take less. do more. details his journey and
inspires us to move forward in our own journeys. Glen's generosity
and thoughtfulness have had a profound impact on my personal and
professional life."
—Ryan Jordan, Founder, Backpacking Light
"Glen has walked a different path than I have, but take less. do
more. reveals a similar passion to mine for getting everyone
outdoors, especially underrepresented groups (and with lighter
loads). I have been the personal recipient of Glen's generosity,
curiosity, and creative problem-solving, and I recommend this book
as a way to walk alongside Glen and learn some of the lessons he's
absorbed."
—Crystal Gail Welcome, writer and backpacker
"I've hiked with Glen deep into Buckskin Gulch and can attest
that he knows more about taking less and doing more than anyone I
know. He shares my passion for getting people into the wilderness
and removing barriers to make the experiences more accessible. His
book, take less. do more., can certainly help you get out into the
wilderness with a lighter load, but also contains many life lessons
applicable beyond backpacking."
—Kathleen Schneeman, CEO, Explore Austin
"Who knew wisdom weighed so little? In this engaging memoir,
engineer and outdoor gear innovator Van
Peski takes us on a beautiful journey with his pursuit of
the lightest possible backpack—and the surprisingly deep life
revelations discovered along the way. By examining everything we
carry—literal backpacks but also metaphorical loads like
expectations, clutter, and busy schedules—and focusing only on
what's essential, we make room for stronger relationships and
richer experiences, proving we all have more to gain by carrying
less."
—Henna Pryor, 2x TEDx and Global Keynote Speaker and Author of
Good Awkward
"take less. do more. is not just for the Ultralight set. It is a
MUST-read for anyone who is looking to expand their capacity to
love and give back to others. Although Glen is a legend in the
Ultralight community, he is so much more than that as a human
being. He truly lives by his own philosophy and actually does and
gives more than he takes. His words are an antidote and a salve
that is critical for our times and will help readers to live fuller
and richer lives by taking less."
—Dr. Ben Michaelis, Psychologist,
Coach, CEO of thegroup.io, and Author of Your Next Big Thing: 10
Small Steps to Get Moving and Get Happy
"I've known Glen for years, not as an ultralight backpacking
legend, but as a down-to-earth engineer and thoughtful business
leader. When you dive into take less. do more., you get a view into
the Glen I've come to know. His quiet humility, unwavering
dedication to his team, and his generosity shine through the
stories, offering meaningful lessons for all of us trying to build
lives that truly matter."
—Jennifer Coyle, CEO of North Star Consulting, Executive Coach,
Speaker
"Some authors use research and theories to write books. The
principles in this book have been tested and consistently lived by
my friend Glen Van Peski."
—Dan Rockwell, Leadership Freak, Executive Coach, Keynote
Speaker
"My epiphany started with a garage filled with possessions;
Glen's was prompted by a backpack that was too heavy. His book take
less. do more. details his journey to lighten his backpacking load
and his realizations along the way of its greater applications to
all of life. In it, you will find inspiration to shed stuff, not so
you can simply own less, but to help create a life filled with more
of what matters."
—Joshua Becker, Minimalist, Speaker, Bestselling Author of
Things that Matter
"Glen Van Peski's life spent on
the hiking trails of the world taught him to put one foot in front
of the other, over and over; never carry unnecessary baggage;
remain curious, adventurous, and open; and always know a good water
source. But take less. do more. ascends to a transformative guide
of life, philosophy, and psychology that promises to lighten our
load, keep us steady on the path of life, and help us find our
purpose."
—Ali Selim, Director Marvel's Secret Invasion and the Spirit
Award-winning Film, Sweet Land
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