GREAT IDEAS DON't ONLY EMERGE IN LABS -- SOMETIMES THEY EMERGE ON A HILLSIDE
Between 2022 and 2026, the author completed four solo coast-to-coast crossings of Scotland as part of the TGOC. Over 1,300 kilometres. Twelve days at a time. On foot. With a pack.
This is not a travelogue. It is the story of what happens when you remove distraction, embrace uncertainty, and give your mind and body the space to think, to endure, and to grow.
From navigating storms and solitude to conversations with strangers and moments of clarity, these crossings became a living laboratory for resilience, creativity, and innovation.
Inside you will discover:
- Four unique crossings across Scotland
- Twelve powerful learnings for innovators and entrepreneurs
- Ten hard-won lessons that no business school will teach you
- Real stories of challemge, serendipity, and human connection
- Practical advice for your own long-distance journey