Why we climb
The ambition to ascend in all that we do is a profound inner motivation. Whether it be in business, athletics, science or social circles, this intrinsic drive to reach the top is hardwired into our DNA as humans. For me, the…
Finding the Right Balance
Life is all about finding the right balance. To live a rewarding life we need a good mix of adventure, relaxation, work and play. We have to stimulate our emotional side, physical senses and challenge ourselves mentally. To much of…
Don’t Miss Opportunities
I had the opportunity at the end of September to do some surfing with a stand-up paddle board in Morrow Bay, California. It was a blast! Aside form the numerous bruises and aches, I haven’t had so much fun in…
Stop Making Excuses and Take Action
The “I wish I had” mentality and excuse seems so common in conversations I have with people. I can’t be too quick to judge though as I have fallen victim to this as well. The concept that the optimal time…
We Choose how we React
We have discovered a great truth when we realize that it is our reactions to life events that ultimately determine our feelings. I’ve learned not to be too quick to jump to conclusions about whether something that happens is “good”…
Not the Mountain we Conquer, but Ourselves
Sir Edmund Hillary one shared a revelation with us. A revelation about mountaineering but even more so about humans in general and how we overcome major challenges. When asked about how he felt after reaching the highest point on earth,…
Perseverance: Through Pain, for Passion
We all have reached these points at one time or another in life; moments when our current course of action seems to bring upon us failures or difficulties that are too great to bear and seem hopeless to surpass. These…
Trust: The Essential Element of Effective Teams
Trust is an essential part of any effective team. It is the bond that holds teams together and it is one of the most important elements to develop and maintain in any relationship. The lack of trust breads uncertainty and…
Working Together to Get Results
There are many clear advantages of working together with others in order to achieve the desired results. By combining the various ideas and skills of a number of different people, each with their own personality and uniqueness, tasks and goals…
Taking that Next Step
Taking that next step in every area of our lives is very important in order to continue developing and advancing ourselves. This should be something we are challenging ourselves to do physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally but it can be…
The Fundamental Steps of Decision Making
Decision making is an essential skill to develop no matter what field or work you are in and what life direction you have chosen. Most of us have adopted a decision making method that seems to work for us most…
Everest: A Family First
Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of mankind’s greatest feats of human endurance. The two month quest to reach the highest point on earth is a journey filled with unparalleled challenges and some of the roughest and most extreme conditions…