‘’It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.”
-Ursula K. Le Guin
Ten days. A frozen continent. A lifetime of lessons
This journey has come to a close, but its impact will echo far beyond the ice
For my now 13-year-old son, this was more than an adventure, it was a life-shaping experience
On this cruise, he met the remarkable Jay Malick, Banking Executive, celebrated author and educator, who graciously accepted to become his mentor
In a beautiful exchange, they gifted each other their self-authored books:
“Achieve Wealth and Happiness – Proven Strategies for Success” by Jay Malick
and
“Fragments of Time – a book of poems’’ – by Aseoluwa Ajeigbe.
*Both books are available on Amazon
Moments like these remind me that the most valuable connections often come in the most unexpected places.
The impact of this journey has already begun to unfold – my son has been invited to share his experience with his school community during assembly – an opportunity to take others on this adventure
For me, capturing these moments via LinkedIn has allowed the expedition to live on – beyond the glaciers – as a personal record of growth and an opportunity to inspire and connect with others on their own paths.
In time, I’ll upload these stories to our website: https://acres.plus/
but for now, I leave you with this reminder:
No matter what part of the world you are in, each day yields at least one life lesson:
🌍 Notice it.
🌍 Reflect on it.
🌍 Grow from it.
🌍 Share it.
And if you need support as you navigate your own leadership or life journey, do connect with me directly or via our website https://acres.plus/
As we disembark from the ship ⛴️ unto land in Ushuaia, Argentina 🇦🇷, I ask myself . . Would we want to do this again?
My answer – Yes! – in a heartbeat and if we could, with the very same incredible crew.
Enjoy the photos:
First image: a brilliant snapshot summary by fellow explorer Gui
Last three images: watercolor impressions inspired by our expedition, by fellow explorer Olga
This journey has been a gift that just keeps giving!
Our co-adventures have made it even more memorable 🤍
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