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Andrew Patterson
Feb 21, 202019 min
Turning Dreams Into Reality ~ What the Grand Canyon Can Teach You
Life’s greatest experiences lie on the other side of overcoming challenges We all have dreams and aspirations, but not all of us turn...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 29, 20198 min
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
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 4, 20185 min
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
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 12, 20185 min
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
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
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
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
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...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 20, 20185 min
Do You get Bored?
“How do you not get bored doing the same route every day?” This question’s about the fact I’m climbing Table Mountain via Platteklip...
Andrew Patterson
Jan 17, 20184 min
The Rain drop that Became a Tidal Wave
This has been one of the most phenomenal weeks of my life. I live by working for the best; planning for the worst; and expecting nothing...
Andrew Patterson
Dec 30, 20179 min
2017 – A Year to Remember
I write this as I wing my way back to Cape Town having spent a soul feeding week in the African bush with my family. My dad reminds me...
Andrew Patterson
Nov 1, 20174 min
Pushing my limits; What can YOU Learn?
The last few months have been incredibly introspective for me. Spending the bulk of my time alone on the mountains, in preparation for...
Andrew Patterson
Aug 31, 20173 min
I’m having a Bad Day
Bad days are just like commercials; they annoy everybody but eventually they go away. Don’t you hate it when something goes wrong and...
Andrew Patterson
Jun 7, 20173 min
Retrenchment or Rebirth?
Even after the most destructive fire – life finds a way and transforms the landscape. On the face of it – being retrenched sounds like a...
Andrew Patterson
May 31, 20177 min
Confessions of a Writer
Every time I post a new article, it’s like asking a woman out on a date. The groundhog experience of writing that never has the same...
Andrew Patterson
May 17, 20175 min
Insecurity – A 20 Year Journey
I’m not entirely sure what I’m expecting heading back to my hometown Johannesburg for my 20 year reunion; but there’s definitely...
Andrew Patterson
Mar 17, 20176 min
How can Adversity lead to Opportunity?
Adversity is opportunity dressed in disguise. It sometimes feels like it follows us around though, doesn’t it? People who overcome...