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Andrew Patterson
Jun 3, 20217 min read
Embracing Challenges as a way to answer, ‘What am I capable of’?
Admiring the view after my 297th consecutive climb up Table Mountain, Cape Town. It’s a hard pill to swallow – but my greatest teachers...
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Andrew Patterson
Mar 25, 20219 min read
How context can assist you to avoid anguish and overcome self-sabotage
Context is akin to perspective – which is the ability to understand a moment in time relative to all the parts that made it possible. Why...
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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?...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Andrew Patterson
May 10, 20196 min read
6 Reasons to Embrace Inconvenience
For most of my life, I’ve focused on being positive. Not ignoring the negatives, challenges or problems – just choosing not to give them...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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