This week we caught up with Phil & Pauline Sanderson who hold a number of world records in the Mountaineering world including:
• The World’s longest climb – The Dead Sea (lowest point) to Everest (highest point)
• The 1st British married couple to summit Everest – Only 2 couples have ever done this
• And the the world record for…well I explain more in the video below…
There are so many parallels between planing and executing an expedition to starting an online business. I would suggest the most important parallel is ‘mindset’, and both Phil & Pauline admit the key success factor for them has always been taking control of the conversation that happens in their head.
They both experience doubt, they both experience ‘imposter syndrome’ (I’m not good enough to be here) and they both feel like giving up when things go wrong. Have you ever felt like that?
So why don’t they give up where others have?
Because of the conversation they have in their heads. They take control of the negative thoughts they hear.
What we also love about Phil & Pauline is how they have used their achievements to help a number of charities including:
SOS Childrens Villages ( The world’s largest orphan charity)
And Practical Action – a charity using technological solutions to help tackle poverty around the world.
And probably the most important take away message from Phil & Pauline is, no matter what journey you are on, TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY!
Stephen