by Jim Davidson | Dec 31, 2014 | Everest 2015, Lessons, Partnership, Training, Uncategorized
Leadership and learning opportunities are created by involved parents, dedicated teachers, and skilled bosses. My first lucky break in leadership and learning came from working with my father and my uncles in the family painting business. They taught me to hustle, to...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 23, 2014 | Everest 2015, Lessons, Training, Uncategorized
I am fortunate to be able to climb big, beautiful mountains. After recently summiting Mount Kilimanjaro I am now twice as lucky because I got to accompany my 20-year old daughter, Jess, on her first high-altitude ascent. We discovered a treasure trove of experiences...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 17, 2014 | Everest 2015, Partnership, Resilience, Training, Uncategorized
I recently got the chance to summit Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet) in Tanzania with my daughter, Jess. Over six days, as we worked our way up the mountain, I noticed how the snows of Kilimanjaro (the ones made famous by Ernest Hemingway) looked different as...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 9, 2014 | Everest 2015, Training, Uncategorized
Life at high altitude consists of discomfort. With all adventure travel, discomfort comes in familiar forms, like: Achy bones from sleeping on the ground Upset stomach from foreign microbes in your gut Sore muscles from long hours hiking uphill. When you add in high...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 2, 2014 | Everest 2015, Training, Uncategorized
Going on a challenging expedition is fantastic. And, it’s awful. Traveling far to seek adventure creates energy, builds excitement and fosters life-enriching experiences. It is also time consuming, stressful and messes up other areas of your life. In two days I leave...
by Jim Davidson | Nov 25, 2014 | Everest 2015, Partnership, Resilience, Training, Uncategorized
For people who seek thrilling adventures, raising a child also raises an interesting dilemma: Should you encourage your child to embrace adventure? Don’t let anyone fool you – when you become a parent, everything changes. Your personal habits, your economic behaviors...
