Category Archives: Simon’s Blog

Climbing mountains as an entrepreneur

I find sitting on a mountain an extraordinary place to reflect.  Here are some of my reflections on climbing mountains in Feynan in Jordan and how it applies to entrepreneurship and life: 1. To start you need a lot of energy … Continue reading

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The Mowgli Mentoring Experience

I have been reflecting that there isn’t a blog entry that gives you a flavour for the Mowgli Mentoring Experience, so here goes. It is becoming symptomatic of our programmes that each one has its own unique character.  This is … Continue reading

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To Be or Not To Be, that is the question

Simon Edwards’ letter to his past selves – along the lines of that recommended by Elton John’s Aids Foundation. Find out More

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Wisdom

Quotes from Oriah Mountain Dreamer, Native American Elder and WH Murrary of the Scottish Himalayan Expedition Find out More

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Top Ten Tips

Simon Edwards’ top ten tips for a more fulfilling life. Find out More

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Mentoring

The little quote from Emily Dickinson seems to sum up the concept of mentoring rather well. Find out More

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Across the River Jordan to Palestine

They say it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive. Not if you are travelling from Jordan to Palestine believe me and especially if you are travelling with a Jordanian on a US passport! Find out More

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Jordan Pilot

The Jordan pilot of the Mowgli Foundation’s pioneering mentoring scheme was a profound shared experience of 12 people that took place in the desert near Wadi Rum. Find out More

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Dubai Launch of Mowgli Foundation – My Speech

Asma Assad asked the question “Where would the extremist preach if poverty did not provide the audience? Where would a terrorist recruit if poverty did not line up those in despair?” The answer to this is they couldn’t, but how do we ensure that this happens? Find out More

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A Reflection from Jordan

The moderate Arab world has been striving hard to put political differences aside, live in peace and create the prosperity, which among other things, will provide jobs for the increasing number of unemployed young people. Find out More

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A reflection from Slovenia

Ultimately we all need confidence in ourselves that we have the capacity to change our worlds. When we have confidence we can literally move mountains. Find out More

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