About the author
PAT FALVEY is an explorer, entrepreneur, expedition leader, logistical strategist, author, film
producer and international inspirational speaker. He works with individuals, companies and
organisations throughout the world inspiring, mentoring and challenging them to be the best that
they can be. He started his first business at 14 years of age and has since had businesses in property
development, finance, construction, insurance, tourism and film production.
As an adventurer, he became the first person in the world to complete the Seven Summits challenge
twice by reaching the summit of Mount Everest from both the Tibetan and Nepalese sides. Other
extreme expeditions include walking to the South Pole, crossing South Georgia and a traverse of the
Greenland ice cap.
He has experienced booms, busts, successes and failures in both his business and adventure life.
Over 30 years, he has worked with and led thousands of people to achieve their personal, business
and adventure goals. He believes that we are all ordinary but that what we do makes us
extraordinary.
He was born in 1957 in Ireland and lives in County Kerry, Ireland.