Dear valued subscriber,
We are thrilled to share that we have started a new series beyond the boardroom, where Sam draws parallels between his mountain-climbing experiences and the business world. We hope it inspires you as much as it inspires us!
15 lessons I learned climbing mountains that apply to business:
Lesson 1: Give yourself the chance to zoom out
Comsim wasn’t named in a boardroom.
It was born somewhere high up in the Alps, during a long hike with a good friend.
There’s something about the mountains that clears the noise.
The constant ping of notifications, back-to-back meetings, and mental checklists all fall away…and suddenly, there’s space. Read more...
Lesson 2: Check your gear before the climb
On any mountain, before you take your first step, you check your kit.
Boots, food, water, first aid, map, mindset.
Because out there, the moment you realise something’s missing… is usually the moment you need it most. Business is no different. Read more...
Lesson 3: You can’t skip the inclines
There’s no straight path to the summit. The hard, uphill bits are where the real growth happens in business and in yourself.
There’s no shortcut to the summit.
No secret trail that avoids the steep sections.
No clever trick that lets you skip the part that hurts your calves.
On every mountain I’ve climbed, the incline is where it gets real. Read more...
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