. . . . . . . . . . #losthorizon #shangrila #jameshilton #classicbooks #thingsthatmadeanimpression . . . James Hilton was born in Lancashire, England on 9 September 1900, and died in California on 20 December 1954, aged 54 years. ‘Lost Horizon’ was published in 1933.

Oldish picture taken at #zhongdian #shangri-la #2009 #yunnan #china #kunming #losthorizon #jameshilton #songzalinmonastery

The most amazing guest lecture. He really opened my eyes. He didn't just speak about what he does but he spoke about how he got there. One thing he said that stuck in my mind was about success; Success isn't having lots of money, a nice car or wearing the most expensive clothes. Success is about being happy. Being happy in what you do, no matter what path you take. Why have a plan B? Having a plan B takes focus from plan A. It shows a lack of motivation and belief for your initial plan. Surely plan A is what you feel is right to do, so why try and give yourself a safety net which won't give you the same outcome, excitement and successful happiness?