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Andrew Patterson
Sep 19, 20237 min read
6 Surprising Reasons Why Cape Town’s The Best Spot on Earth for Travel
6 min read People want to be inspired to thrive. None of us wants to “just get by.” Immersive experiences allow us to embed ourselves in...
Andrew Patterson
Jul 18, 20238 min read
5 Tools for success from Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service
Today, is Nelson Mandela’s birthday. He would’ve been 105. To honor the man who spent 67 years of his life serving the people of South...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 17, 20215 min read
How to Engage with Compassion with people that think differently to us
We’ve all been there. A colleague. A friend. Maybe even a family member – espouse something different to what we think. It’s a challenge....
Andrew Patterson
Feb 11, 20215 min read
Want to Build Hope and Community with another Unique Ubuntu Challenge?
How would you like to look back on 2021? As the year you explored ubuntu? As the year you created a healthy relationship with exercise?...
Andrew Patterson
Jan 27, 20215 min read
How the Word “NEVER” became my most Interesting Teacher
Covids new world has forced me to go within. Usually when I’m faced with uncertainty my first instinct is to examine my past and explore...
Andrew Patterson
Jan 13, 20214 min read
How to Convert New Years Resolutions into Every Day Solutions
Enjoying a view on the way to the top at Crater Lake, Oregon Goal setting. 2021 is upon us and – no doubt – many think it hasn’t arrived...
Andrew Patterson
May 13, 20204 min read
How to Unlock Self-Doubt’s greatest Gift
PHOTO CREDIT: Seth Winterhalter A gift from self-doubt? I hear you ask suspiciously. I know! Who knew right?! If you’re like me, then...
Andrew Patterson
Aug 7, 20197 min read
8 Ways to Build Momentum
The longest journey starts with the first step. 9% of people buying online courses – finish them. Not implement. Not become successful....
Andrew Patterson
Jul 21, 20195 min read
Rediscover Your Power
Face your fears with your best foot forward Do you often feel dejected because you know there’s something inside holding you back from...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 29, 20198 min read
How Can You Learn From A World First?
Me pictured after finishing my last solo climb, number 366 on January 1st 2019 Thank You (In about 8 minutes of reading) Climbing Table...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 11, 20195 min read
Perspectives on Lifelong Learning
From Cape Town to California I’ve been procrastinating on my writing like you cannot believe since finishing my challenge – I think I’ve...
Andrew Patterson
Dec 12, 20186 min read
Learning Perspective
It’s easy to make snap judgements on what I see or hear; because let’s face it – most things I comment on (socially, politically,...
Andrew Patterson
Dec 4, 20185 min read
Taking Stock of 2018
It’s December – and for many that means a downhill slide into holiday mode; a panic for many parents about what to do with children on...
Andrew Patterson
Oct 5, 20184 min read
5 Essential Lessons for any Challenge
Sunbird (male) quietly surveying the city below Photo Credit: Natalie du Preez As I sit here I can’t believe nine...
Andrew Patterson
Jul 18, 20186 min read
Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday: How He Influenced Me
Today would’ve been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, it coincides with my 199th hike up Table Mountain joined by Elliot (from Langa) and...
Andrew Patterson
Jul 12, 20185 min read
A Week to Remember
After several days in rain and poor visibility – this greeted me on my halfway hike Week 27 sees me starting on a memorable day – exactly...
Andrew Patterson
Jul 2, 20185 min read
It’s not All Proteas (Roses)
Week 26 My week starts off with an incredible sunset hike where I do my second fastest summit. Thankfully, because I run into hikers...
Andrew Patterson
Jun 25, 20186 min read
Hiking and Life’s Connection
Even reaching the top of a hike doesn’t guarantee a view Week 25 – The parallels of life and hiking First up – special thanks to Wings...
Andrew Patterson
May 2, 20186 min read
It Comes in Three’s
Devils Peak (left) Table Mountain (center) Lions Head (right) Even the most Iconic mountain in the world is part of a trio. The...
Andrew Patterson
Apr 18, 20184 min read
How are Your NY Resolutions going?
Milestones seem to be raining down on me this week – hopefully a great omen for a water strapped Western Cape this winter. It’s...
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