But the wild is unpredictable, stuff does happen, and it’s always when you’re least expecting it.
BEAR GRYLLSI’ve eaten sheep’s eyes, the still hot meat from a zebra killed by a lion, and maggots which give you 70 calories to the ounce.
More Bear Grylls Quotes
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I look back and understand the world a bit better and know how competitive it is .
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Nobody else is stupid enough to get themselves into the straits that I get into.
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I said no to the Born Survivor producer three times because I’ve never aspired to be a TV man.
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Don’t be scared to dream big, and don’t be afraid to be close to people. And never give up! It’s the tenacious not the talented that win.
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One killer exercise that’s really great is pull-ups with your legs out level. That’s my favourite. It’s such functional core strength, and that’s why I can climb up trees and down vines.
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Life doesn’t reward the naturally clever or strong but those who can learn to fight and work hard and never quit.
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The hardest thing about my job isn’t the snake bites or the crocodiles, it’s being away from my children. I have a really religious satellite phone call every day back to the boys, wherever we are, whatever time zone, to say goodnight.
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Some of the greatest survivors have been women. Look at the courage so many women have shown after surviving earthquakes in the rubble for days on end.
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You can’t live someone else’s expectations in life. It’s a recipe for disaster.
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Many great people over the centuries have depended on their faith- it is a sign of great strength to need Jesus in your life.
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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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My faith isn’t very churchy, it’s a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death.
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I try and eat really healthy when I’m home, but I certainly don’t eat worms and snakes.
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I always wanted to be Robin Hood or John the Baptist when I was growing up.
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When I’m in ‘Man vs. Wild’ mode, it’s not pleasure. Every sensor is firing and I’m on reserve power all the time and I’m digging deep – and that’s the magic of it as well, and that’s raw and it’s great.
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