The 25 Essential Tools of Excellence (v2), 21: The Hike

Man is a generalist. No harm in that: he/she is remarkably adept at adapting and to enhance this process has created a batch of tools which allows him/her to perform to the highest levels.

When push comes to shove, what are the essential Tools of Excellence?

21: The Hike

The best hikes allow you to revel in your true Hunter-Gatherer nature. You plan the expedition. You reduce to a minimum what you need and can carry. You walk out into silence and space and that which creates awe.  No longer are you chasing e-mails; no longer are you simply doing. You are being. You are at one with your environment: the place you were meant to be. Where all falls into perspective and you can be excellent again. 

The Excellence Kit-Bag so far:

1: The Wall and A Ball

2: The Play List

3: The Back of an Envelope

4: Perfect Coffee

5: The Stop Watch

6: The Skipping Rope

7: Trail-Mix

8: The Treasured Note/Photo

9: The Swiss Army Knife

10: The Compass

11: The Wall Planner

12: Two Short, Intersecting Lines.

13: The Camera on your Phone

14: The Steel Water Bottle

15: The Flight Deck

16: The Propelling Pencil

17: The Vegetable Steamer

18: The Pause

19: The Fixie

20: The Beanie.

Bonus: How To be Brilliant.