Guest Speaker John Huston 12-16, 2014

John outlined in vivid details his unsupported expedition to the North Pole along his expedition partner Tyler Fish. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mental outlook and commitment to the team throughout the journey, and discussed positive structures such as routines and rigorous preparation.  He showed us stunning imagery and highlighted emotional accounts of extreme human endurance

 

John’s main points were:

 

• Commit to the Goal

• Prepare Thoroughly

• Believe in Success

• Adapt to Change

 

John and his expedition partner are the first Americans to reach the North Pole unsupported. John has also completed major expeditions to the South Pole, on Greenland, and on Ellesmere Island. He works as a motivational speaker, safety consultant, and wilderness guide. He has appeared on CNN, the History Channel, the BBC, National Public Radio and in Outside Magazine, Popular Mechanics, and the Chicago Tribune