Pain is temporary, great memories last forever. - Jonas Deichmann

I never panic. I focus. And I block things out. I tell myself: This is not doing me any good now, don't speed up, stay in rhythm. That's the shore over there, that's where we're going now, and that's all that matters now.

The key is to break down the big goal into small ones. In my mind I don't cycle 18,000 km, I always cycle to the next gas station or restaurant and reward myself with some chocolate.

The hardest thing is always getting to the starting line and having the courage to do it. Most adventures fail because they are never done.