Now That Takes Guts!

Would you be able to complete a cross-country journey, starting at the Santa Monica Harbor and ending in New York City, in one week with just a backpack and $50?

Dave Price, of CBS's Early Show, did just that. There were strict parameters put on the trip including, he had to work for every penny earned. It was the ultimate reality of reality television.

His journey ended this morning, and he was on time. Now, that took guts!

What struck me most about Prices' journey, however, was his on-air update yesterday. He introduced America to a woman who was down on her luck, to say the least, and shared part of the journey with him. Price cried unapologetically on-air while talking about the woman and his journey. When his co-hosts commented about the tears, Price spoke of the journey meaning more to him than he expected. He spoke of the kindness of strangers.

Price returned to New York City this morning with about an hour to spare.

Dave said, "This was a strange, unintended gift, and it's not like I didn't appreciate America before. ... It's really a privilege to stop (and meet) all those people who make up the country." The challenge ultimately turned into "a week of personal growth" for Price. "It was a pleasure to do; it was a joy," he said. "Would I do it again? In a second." (SOURCE: www.cbsnews.com)

You may not take the same risk, but what could you risk in the hope of finding the reward Dave found? Dave Price took a chance. And, it took guts! He says he would do it again. Now, that really takes guts!

(Link to the story on CBSNews.com: http://bit.ly/jmFFU)