Life Long Learner

In this Out of Class edition of the Lifelong Learner podcast, Gines and Ben reunite after a short break with an episode that dives deep into leadership, resilience, and the unexpected power of doing hard things.Fresh from an off-track, high-stakes mountain adventure in Tasmania, Ben unpacks what it was like organising and leading a group of 11 men—many of whom had never hiked before—through sleet, steep boulder-strewn climbs, and moments of real physical and mental challenge. But this isn’t a story about gear or maps. It’s about people. What happens when pressure is on? When the path disappears? When fear kicks in?We explore:Why a beginner’s mindset isn’t just for kids—it’s essential for great leadersHow we all show up differently under pressure: some lead, some help, and some freezeThe surprising difference between doing something hard vs. doing something riskyWhat contrast teaches us—about ourselves, about joy, and about what really mattersWhy comfort might be killing your growth (and what to do about it)We