The School of Life (and exploration)
It's high time I wrote a proper update, but it ain't going to happen just yet, alas – it's nearly midnight and I'm up at 6am to go running. In the mean time, I wanted to share something I'm excited about, and to extend an invitation to those of you in London (or that might fancy a trip to the big smoke): I'm speaking at the School of Life at 7pm on the 15th of May.
"Who hasn’t dreamt of setting off to distant lands in search of adventure, or wondered what it would be like to really push yourself to your mental and physical limits? Somehow, for most of us, ordinary life gets in the way.
Ben Saunders is the youngest person ever to ski to the North Pole and holds the world record for the longest solo Arctic journey completed by a Briton. This evening he shares his extraordinary tales of dogged determination, strength and courage, telling us with unflinching honesty how it feels to step into the complete unknown.
If you secretly harbour dreams of pursuing a life of extreme adventure, or want to adopt a spirit of adventure closer to home, come and hear Ben’s advice on motivation, teamwork, success, failure, risk-taking and achieving our dreams, no matter how steep the odds."
I can guarantee that I won't be giving my usual schtick, and I'm already giddy about the prospect of speaking at a place that has wonderful people like this behind it. Do come along if you can.
Tickets are £10 including drinks. To book please call the School of Life on 0207 833 1010
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