From Personal Goals to Lifelong Bonds An Unexpected Connection
It’s amazing just how much others can shape us. Last year, I set out on my 2022 “29029” hike at Snowbasin Resort in Utah, 33 miles northeast of Salt Lake City, on the back side of the scenic Wasatch Range. I had a goal — I wanted to complete the ascents in under 30 hours, but my plans changed in the blink of an eye when I met a like- minded individual who turned into a lifelong friend. This gentleman and fellow participant is a financial advisor, physically fit, and played baseball in college (I played football in school) — naturally, we hit it off as we exerted ourselves and climbed, climbed, and climbed some more. Over the course of the hike, his tank began to run low on faith and gasoline, and he turned to
game when assisting others to succeed in reaching their goals, whether it be other climbers or my family of clients. I showed
him how to pace himself, maintain
positivity, and avoid comparing himself to others. The beauty
of this experience is that it wasn’t long before I realized that I wasn’t just helping him — he was helping me. When you help others, others help you in return. It forms a lifelong bond. While my 2023 “29029” hike is already in the books, I’m excited to follow my friend as he attempts his 2023 “Everest Challenge” this month, September, at Whistler Mountain in Canada. It’ll be fun to share notes and talk about his life after the mountain. Here’s to many more “29029” challenges and bonds! -Adam Wolf, CPA, CFP ®
me for help. Immediately, my focus changed. I was no longer concentrating on reaching my personal goal that I had set for this mountain. This became about helping others. I now realize that the mountain brought out the best in me. I am at the top of my
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Spiced Pecan Pie Bars
These spiced bars are a fresh twist on an old classic to ring in the fall season!
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Crust •
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Use baking spray to grease a 13x9-inch pan before lining with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, blend crust ingredients until a crumble forms. Press mixture into pan. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes (crust will have cracks).
3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp salt
Filling •
4 eggs
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1 cup corn syrup
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3. In a bowl, whisk all filling
1/2 cup honey
ingredients (except pecans) together until smooth. Stir in pecans and pour over crust. Bake until set, around 30 minutes, then let cool completely in pan.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup melted butter 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground ginger 3 cups chopped pecans
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