Americans are cool, if you show just a chink of vulnerability, they respond so much. They’ll pat you on the arm and say, ‘Hey kid, you’re all right’. Brits will respond but they are much more cynical.
BEAR GRYLLSI hang out all the time with kids and young scouts and I never meet kids who don’t want adventure.
More Bear Grylls Quotes
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One thing I know for sure: it is only by doing what we fear that we can ever truly learn to be brave.
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I always wanted to be Robin Hood or John the Baptist when I was growing up.
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Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor, but only allow faith to drop anchor.
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I have held healthy respects of bears along with assorted crocodiles, snakes and lots of other animals. You know, bears are dangerous, you have to be super careful.
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I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk – not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters.
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Weather can kill you so fast. The first priority of survival is getting protection from the extreme weather.
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It is only when You really STEP OUT of Your comfort zone that You GROW.
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Life has taught me to be very cautious of a man with a dream, especially a man who has teetered on the edge of life. It gives a fire and recklessness inside that is hard to quantify.
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I’ve never really had a TV career. I’ve been a soldier and a climber.
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All worthwhile journeys have big obstacles. It’s the way of the world. The rewards go to those who can push through those trying moments and still manage to keep a smile on their face.
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My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I’ve learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesn’t need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times.
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Unless you have shelter, fire is going to be very hard and if you have fire, but no water, you’re going to die. They’re all super important.
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Once a job it has begun, do not stop until it’s done. Whether it is big or small, do it well or not all.
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Sometimes an ember is all we need.
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The special forces gave me the self-confidence to do some extraordinary things in my life. Climbing Everest then cemented my belief in myself.
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