Everything that we do, every action we take, every effort we make, is literally leaving to others a legacy that we may not even be aware of. 

In today’s episode, Brad shares some incredible and amazing stories of the early explorers in Antarctica that through their actions made a difference that is visible even today, after 50-100 years later. And like he says, these people – we might call them leaders of their time – followed the same 12 Principles that we’re using, proving that these principles, over and over again, stand the test of time.  

Brad Borkan is the author of the book, "When Your Life Depends On It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic". He has a graduate degree in Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania and has a fascination in how people and businesses can make better decisions. He appeared on cable TV in the US and on radio programs, and spoke to conferences about leadership, teamwork and winning against the odds. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and a member of the Society of Authors. 

In his book, Brad focuses on the real life-and-death decisions made by early Antarctic explorers, and reveals amazing lessons of sheer grit and determination that can help all of us make better decisions in our lives.  

So, listen to Episode 226 of Becoming Your Best, to learn about brave men that even though they didn’t achieve any of their primary goals, they adapted and moved forward with what they accomplished, leaving us with a legacy that helps and inspires many.  

Questions I ask: 

• Tell us about your background, including any turning points in your life that have had a significant impact on you. (02:35) 
• From your experience, what are the three biggest leadership lessons you've learned from doing the research for your book? (15:41) 
• How can we apply the lessons learned from the Antarctic explorers to our lives today? (21:14) 
• What's one of your favorite stories?  (23:55) 
• Any final tips you’d like to leave our listeners with, today? (25:36) 

In this episode, you will learn:  

• How Brad’s book shares lessons that are valuable for modern-day people. (05:20) 
• How to turn a failure into a success story. (07:05) 
• There’s always a third option when you’re dealing with a situation. (09:35) 
• A story about the mindset of looking for ways to move forward instead of looking to blame situations. (13:09) 
• How the early Antarctic expeditions still lead to scientific discoveries. (30:08) 

Connect with Brad: 

• Website 
• LinkedIn 
• Book: When Your Life Depends On It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic 

Becoming Your Best Resources: 

• Becoming Your Best Website 
• Becoming Your Best University Website 
• Becoming Your Best Library 
• Email: [email protected]   
• Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders 
• Book: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your Performance 

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