What an amazing thing to have in your school! You would learn more by staring at that boat, and thinking of Shackleton’s story, than in a year of classroom lessons…
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
Embracing the Adventurous Spirit in Life and Leadership
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, contemplating the path less traveled versus the familiar road. Drawing parallels from a life dedicated to adventure, we can extract profound lessons that not only motivate us but also […]...
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many years back at the NYC Museum of Natural History I saw a mock up of this boat combined with video screens to demonstrate how dificult it was for them to use a sextant in the conditions Shackleton and his men found themselves. The boat was stationary and there were giant screens depicting a rolling sea. I would not have wanted to find myself in that situation.