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LIFE OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
What inspired you to climb Mount Everest ? It had never been on my bucket list , but it came on my path because I followed my passion step – by – step . It came from the belief that we can do way more than we think we can , and the fear you feel when doing something scary can be managed and will lead to exponential joy and happiness .
Do you have any other challenges you would like to achieve ? An expedition is on the horizon to climb Mount Vinson in Antarctica .
When we can travel again – what will be your first holiday destination and why ? Camping with my family on one of the Dutch Islands . To keep my balance in a fully connected world , I need to be disconnected every now and then .
Most inspiring book ? The Whole Elephant Revealed by Marja de Vries
What is your favourite cuisine ? In winter , nothing beats the traditional Dutch stew . In summer , I favour the Asian kitchen
Favourite drink ? A mojito , but during my descent of Mount Everest , it was a Chinese cup of tea – that was the best ever ! © Wilco Dekker
What is your most precious possession ? My curiosity : it is the creator of all my experiences . I am not that related to materials .
Favourite movie ? Braveheart and The Shawshank Redemption .
What advice would you give to a young Wilco Dekker ? “ Get inspired . Follow your intuition . Never lose your curiosity , get inspired by others but follow your own path , trust your intuition . In a complex world , it is key to understand the main players and differentiators . Focus on connecting the dots and projecting this in the long term . This will become your strategy and makes it a lot easier to make good decisions .
162 February 2022