September 21, 2007

• Success & Failure – From Mt. Everest to San Diego

   

  Speaking of Tibet…I saw a very inspirational speech today by Jamie Clarke.  He’s a Canadian who climbed Mt. Everest; failing two times, and reaching the summit on the the third try.  He spoke of how one must achieve failure before attaining success.  We must learn from our failures.  Whether it’s bringing 300 rolls of toilet paper instead of 200 on his 2nd expedition, or bringing Pringles instead of bagged chips (which crumble when the bags explode from the pressure.  Pringles, as he explains are the perfect food for mountain climbing!)

   

  

  “… I have chosen adventure as my vehicle for inward and outward exploration. It is my guide to freedom. Freedom beyond fear and weaknesses – beyond all that holds me back.”
  Jamie Clarke

  After pursuing his goal for 18 years, and climbing on the mountain 2 times before he was successful, Jamie Clarke stood on the summit of Mount Everest . Jamie’s “Above All Else” presentation shares that journey of tenacity and triumph with breathtaking images and live recordings. This presentation is a perfect match with the following themes:

  • Leadership
  • Coping with Change
  • Risk Taking
  • Project Management
  • Team Building

    Through client interviews, Jamie learns about an organization’s challenges and goals. He then weaves that learning throughout his presentation, masterfully personalizing the experience for each audience member.

    While sharing from his heart with humor and passion, Jamie challenges his audience to think differently – to view failure as a worthy experience – to learn the art of grunt work – to conquer fear through focus – to live life with passion on their own terms.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Jamie Clarke is an incredibly dynamic speaker.  If you ever get a chance to see him, don’t miss it.  He charges $20,000 to $30,000 per appearance, and he’s worth every penny.  Here’s a video of part of his presentation.  It might take a little while to load, but if you have time, take a look.  It’s really quite impressive.  He talks about the Pringles about 5 minutes in.  LOL 

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  It was another gorgeous day here in San Diego:

   

  

  Sunrise

   

  

  Sunset

   

   

  Sailing the Bay with Scott…last time

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

  Half moon

   

  

  Dinner with Mike

   

  

  Hamming for the camera

   

  

  Here we go…

   

  

  No paparazzi!

   

  

  Well, maybe one

   

  

  America’s Next Top Wannabe – Why does he always do this??  (LOL)

   

  Mike and I have known each other for over ten years now.  Why is it that he looks the same as he did 10 years ago, and is now a multimillionaire, while I’m living hand to mouth??    LOL  We were talking tonight about those rare moments in life where one tiny action can change the course of your entire life.  Kind of like the movie Sliding Doors.

   

  Had I not bumped into Claudio in 1989 in Champaign and said hello, Claudio would never have met Mike.  Mike would never have moved to Washington DC and then Long Beach.  I probably wouldn’t have moved to California and Mike would still be a waiter in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  LOL.  So, by my reasoning, he’s owes at least half of his millions to me.  Pay up bitch.

  VICIOUS!

   

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