Build Your Ideal Day

Lessons From The Mountains - Finding Purpose Can Come From Unexpected Places


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In 2015 Nepal experienced a devastating earthquake. I recently interviewed Neill Johanson, a prominent principal architect at Davenport Campbell and an experienced mountaineer, including summiting Everest. His life's purpose was transformed when a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015. While in the region for an ANZAC centenary trek, he witnessed widespread devastation: nearly 9,000 lives lost, over half a million homes destroyed, and tens of thousands of classrooms rendered unusable. Moved by the generosity of the Sherpa community, Johanson rallied Australian architects and engineers to partner with the Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) and local NGOs. Together, they provided immediate relief and focused on rebuilding with resilience in mind. It's a great story to reflect on this Anzac Day and an opportunity to support the great work AHF do in rebuilding process that continues to this day.

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Build Your Ideal DayBy Duncan Young