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Exploring the ‘Zen zone’

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

William Arthur Ward

The Zen zone is like ‘flow’. The world moves fast and so does the organisation. They are aligned; there is organisational adaptability. You will hear sportsmen and women talk about being in the zone. Well, this is it.

Pete Goss, MBE, is a British adventurer and entrepreneur. Quietly spoken, his wealth of experience glows through his warm eyes. He will tell his stories as if we were in front of a pub fire in the English countryside on a dark, winter’s evening. His smile evokes mischief.

My favourite story was the dramatic rescue of a fellow competitor in the 1996 round the world race, ...

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