Uncommon Excellence

#13 The Greatest Rescue Mission in History Part 3

Episode Summary

After nearly 500 days stranded in Antarctica, Ernest Shackleton launched a desperate journey to save his men — navigating freezing seas in lifeboats, sailing 800 miles in a storm-wracked boat, and crossing uncharted mountains on foot. Against impossible odds, he brought back every single man alive. This is a story of leadership, endurance, and the founder mindset under extreme pressure.

Episode Notes

My Key Takeaways from Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

After nearly 500 days stranded in Antarctica, Ernest Shackleton launched a desperate journey to save his men — navigating freezing seas in lifeboats, sailing 800 miles in a storm-wracked boat, and crossing uncharted mountains on foot. Against impossible odds, he brought back every single man alive. This is a story of leadership, endurance, and the founder mindset under extreme pressure.