One of the aims of my talks is always to try and batter away people’s excuses. We all have fears and reservations and laziness that can so easily stop us doing that difficult thing that we so want to do. Everyone’s dream is different. Everyone’s excuses for procrastinating are different. Now I am delighted to point out that being “too young” no longer counts as a valid excuse…

Michael Perham, aged 14, has just sailed his 28ft boat across the Atlantic! Fantastic stuff! Read about his adventure here, and make a donation to his charity.

Anyone who takes their homework on an Atlantic crossing deserves a pat on the back!