The Adventure Perspective

  Hopefully you have seen the  film Free Solo .  This is one of the greatest stories demonstrating the value of PREPARATION for a major achievement.  It’s easy to overlook the amount of time and resources spent in the journey, and only give tribute to the grand accomplishment. There is an extensive journey to receiving a Gold Medal, or creating a successful startup, or developing a constructive workplace culture.  Those who follow the process of achievement know that the journey is where the majority of  the growth comes from,  and is a foundational pillar for future growth and achievement.   For over 15 years my clients and I have experienced epic adventures with impactful journeys.  Each person completing these adventures has a story to share about achieving something great.   Witnessing these moments, I want to inspire others to see their true unexplored internal potential.  Adventure is an exciting platform for developing a...

  Yoda was right. “Fear,” the Jedi Master told a young Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, “is a path to the Dark Side.” Fear is a powerful emotion, and it has a powerful effect on human beings. A little fear is actually a good thing. Fear keeps us from riding our motorcycles without a helmet. Fear reminds us to put a boiling pot of water outside the reach of any small hands. Fear keeps us from giving into momentary anger by reminding us about the consequences of our actions—before we suffer those consequences. . So yes, a little fear can go a long way.    But not all fears are created equal. Fear can help plant the seed of positive personal transformation—and fear can also nourish our worst traits. Genuine fear can help clarify and focus our thinking. Fear is also often the easiest excuse we use to justify all of our self-imposed limitations. Each one of us, if we want to achieve the world-class version of ourselves, must ask the person in the mirror the following question: “W...