Sublime

RESILIENCE CANNOT BE RUSHED, BUT QUITTING CAN

From the first ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953 to Captain Matthew Webb’s first crossing of the English Channel, it seems this idea of persistence, valour and intestinal fortitude is what bonds great feats of human endeavour throughout history.

moulded in the fire that naturally burns when impossible situations meet relentless individuals.

“Everyone knows about Machu Picchu and, less so of course, places like Espiritu Pampa and Choquequirao. That’s because Bingham wrote about those things in his books. But he went to dozens of places, some that almost no one else has gone to since. He was dealing with corruption, thievery, people of dubious character—and he was under a lot of pressur

you must think like an adventurer. You cannot be tempted by records, trophies and accolades and you cannot perform based on rules, regulations and metrics. Instead you must remain respectful (and adaptable) to Mother Nature whether you’re at sea, on a mountain or crossing a jungle. This is why I so often say: Resilience cannot be rushed, but quitti

wishing you fair winds and following seas.’

‘Because it’s there,’ was the legendary reply of mountain climber George Mallory when he was asked why he kept attempting to conquer Everest.

He gained a reputation as one of the best shipwreck divers on the East Coast; some said he might be among the best in the world. One day Nagle paid him the highest compliment by saying, “When you die no one will ever find your body.”