Survival is not about being fearless. It’s about making a decision, getting on and doing it, because I want to see my kids again, or whatever the reason might be.
BEAR GRYLLSLife doesn’t reward the naturally clever or strong but those who can learn to fight and work hard and never quit.
More Bear Grylls Quotes
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Nothing inspires people more than reckless acts of courage.
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To me, adventure has always been to me the connections and bounds you create with people when you’re there. And you can have that anywhere.
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The greatest journeys all start with a single step.
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As for my diet, I try to eat lean, clean and healthy – nothing too surprising. And I avoid too much meat or dairy because they slow you down.
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I’m terrified of walking into a room full of people. Sitting down at a dinner table with 15 strangers brings me out in a sweat.
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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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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.
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The only difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is varying degrees of ‘umph’
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Nobody wants to end up super rich and famous – but divorced. I’m always clear on that and try to stay on the right side of the line.
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I love home cooking, and I’m not a great one for fast food.
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The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is so often just simply that little word – extra.
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The appeal of the wild for me is its unpredictability. You have to develop an awareness, react fast, be resourceful and come up with a plan and act on it.
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Without risk, there can be no growth.
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To get ready to climb Everest, I did a lot of hill running with a daypack on and a lot of underwater swimming. I would swim a couple of lengths underwater and then a couple above. It gets your body going with limited oxygen.
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Survival can be summed up in three words – never give up. That’s the heart of it really. Just keep trying.
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