2Symbolism and Personal Example
Speaking with utmost conviction, Shackleton pointed out that no article was of any value when weighed against their ultimate survival, and he exhorted them to be ruthless in ridding themselves of every unnecessary ounce, regardless of its value. After he had spoken, he reached under his parka and took out a gold cigarette case and several gold sovereigns and threw them into the snow at his feet.1
—Alfred Lansing
Chapter 1 stressed the vital importance of keeping energy flowing toward short- and long-term goals. This chapter highlights ...
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