As a society, we’ve become terrified of failure, but you can’t grow without risking it.
BEAR GRYLLSThe only difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is varying degrees of ‘umph’
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The rewards of the wild and the rewards of the survivor go to those who can dig deep, and, ultimately, to the guy who can stay alive.
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The only difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is varying degrees of ‘umph’
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I’m probably going to be the scruffiest Chief Scout you’ve ever had and my health and safety policy is non-existent.
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Our fate is determined by how far we are prepared to push ourselves to stay alive – the decisions we make to survive. We must do whatever it takes to endure and make it through alive.
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A man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.
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Life is an adventure that is best lived boldly
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“But, we’re also going to learn to look after each other, who to work together and who to understand and manage that risk.” That’s what it’s about, you don’t empower kids if you don’t expose them to risk.
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When you find yourself thinking about someone or something in the same old negative way, just stop yourself. Think. Check. Change. Refresh. Job done. Smile. Move on. Do this enough times and you will change. For the better; for the stronger.
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In the British Special Air Service, combat fitness is all about running.
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But the wild is unpredictable, stuff does happen, and it’s always when you’re least expecting it.
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My best life lessons and education didn’t come from a classroom – they’ve come from the wild. How you act in the big moments, the ones that challenge you, scare you, tempt you, and force you to make the right decisions, is what defines you.
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Our achievements are generally limited only by the beliefs we impose on ourselves.
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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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There is little faith involved in setting out on a journey where the destination is certain and every step in between has been mapped in detail. Bravery, trust, is about leaving camp in the dark, when we do not know the route ahead and cannot be certain we will ever return.
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It can be hard to explain. But I also relate to the quote that says, Iif you have to ask, you will never understand.
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