Category Archives: Motivation

09
Aug
2011

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain

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Posted in Motivation
“Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let our fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout [...]

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20
Jun
2011

If I were able to live my life anew…

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Posted in Best Bits, Motivation, Poetry
What would you do if you were able to live your life anew?
15
Jun
2011

Almost Fearless

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Posted in Motivation, Ramblings
Don't worry about your life. Live your life. But don't be fearless. Be almost fearless.
06
Jun
2011

Fools Rush In

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Posted in Books, Motivation
Ignore the wimpish pessimists.
01
Jun
2011

Got the t-shirt? Now go out and do stuff.

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Posted in Motivation, Ramblings
It is very easy to wear very idealistic T-shirts, to have wonderful statements of intent emblazoned across our hearts. But it is far more difficult to actually live by these mantras, to pursue an uncluttered life focused on the stuff that really counts.
31
May
2011

Rule Number 1: Do What You Love

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Posted in Motivation, Photography
Do what you love Do it very, very well Do it with energy, passion, imagination… …and if you do all that you might end up getting paid to do what you love. Don’t focus on the pay when you start. Focus on doing what you love, doing it very, very well, and being the best [...]

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21
May
2011

The One Day Bike Tour

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Posted in Cycling, MicroAdventure, Motivation
Too many people say to me "One day I'd like to do a big journey by bike. But I don't have the time..."
20
May
2011

Packrafting Iceland Pecha Kucha

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Posted in Best Bits, Charity, Iceland, Motivation, Packraft, slideshows, Speaking, Travel
20 slides and 400 seconds to explain my expedition across Iceland. You don't necessarily need skill, money or talent...
16
May
2011

Exploration and the risk of failure

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Posted in Expeditions, Motivation
There is no category of: "does risky exploration, never fails."
04
May
2011

Do what you love and you will never work a day all your life

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Posted in Guest Blog, Motivation
When people ask what my job is, I never know how to respond. I go on journeys and set myself challenges. I write, for books, for magazines, for blogs. I give talks and take photographs. But none of these actually feel like a “job”. And for that I am a lucky man. Do what you [...]

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