What Would You Do if You Were Not Afraid? Nancy Sathre-Vogel at TEDxJacksonHole

Nancy Sathre-Vogel is the mother to Family on Bikes. After 21 years of classroom teaching, she and her husband decided life was too short to live the life of others. The family of four began a 17,300 mile bicycle journey from Alaska to Argentina which spanned nearly three years and fifteen countries.

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[Lelabear]

Thanks Nancy! You reminded me of this Terence McKenna quote!
“Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up. This is the trick. This is the shamanic dance in the waterfall. This is how magic is done. By hurling yourself into the abyss and discovering its a feather bed.”

[richardweaver]

I followed the Vogels' 3 year journey vicariously and loved it! This is a very inspiring and touching TED Talk. We need more of these!

[CindaWeisgerber]

Awesome - Nancy and her family have inspired many to take a leap of faith; to jump out of their comfort zone, and to reach for the stars that represent their dreams. I've loved following their journeys and embarking on my own too.

[christinapilkington]

I've so enjoyed coming to know you better and hearing and reading about your family's journey. Thanks so much for your heartfelt inspiration. We all need your message.

[JayGuettler]

Nancy' regular posts on FB have me moving positively towards my dream. Her encouragement and excitement are contagious! Thanks!

[BethaneyDavies]

Nancy is such an inspiration to those who want to follow their dreams and achieve the seemingly impossible.

[SandFibers]

When I stopped being afraid of the answers, I started asking the questions ... and the world opened up. I love the Bogota story, Nancy! Brava!

[luisreyes]

Nancy is a top traveler. I followed her trips from AK to Argentina. Love her travels and writings.

[grains]

Nancy is a dynamic ans straight forward lady who has taken on risks and adventures that all but a very small few would not only shy away from, but run for their lives. So listen to what Nancy has to say about how "Fear" impacts every facet of our lives. Nancy has faced it and overcome it. Maybe we should listen to what she has to say! I know I will. F Thomas

[ChristieWatts]

Such an amazing journey. Thank you for sharing. You're an inspiration.

[kjfitzgerald]

Way to go! Very moving, inspiring, and well delivered. And I still have good memories from following 2 3/4 years of amazing times on the road, with so many people helping along the way.

[stevejorde]

Nancy your talk proves that we have nothing to fear when it comes to pursuing our dreams. I've always wanted to pedal cross-country, but I felt I could not because of financial constraints, or could it be something else I'm afraid of that I loathe to admit? You and your family are such an inspiration!

[kathleenfields]

Good job Nancy! Such truth! I was so afraid last fall when we began the 500 mi. walk from St.Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, through the Pyrenees, and across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. Right in the beginning, i wanted to quit. In the Pyrenees the weather deteriorated, could not see well, the trail was slick and very steep, my knees hurt. My husband told me to "change my attitude"! So, I put 1 foot in front of the other. 38 days later of just doing that, I made it to Santiago. Thanks.

[havuha]

Have been keeping tabs on Nancy and her family for some time; glad to see this.

[luannharriman]

Awesome and inspiring! Thanks for being a trailblazer for so many others!

[sonic]

Well done to you & your family. Youre such an inspiration!

[pchentnik]

So very amazing and reminds me that anything is possible no matter where you are and no matter what your need is!

[bradfordwetmore]

I first heard of their journey on a podcast, and then followed them to one end of the Earth. :) I love adventurous travel, and something about their story really hit home, but have yet to act on it. Watching this presentation reinspires my itch for something to do with my family.

[tonijackson]

Beautiful! This is very helpful for me

[robinkatsu]

wow her biggest problem ever was not having a place to sleep for 1 night. what a protected safe life she must have all her life.