Dipping into the archives, these posts were the most popular this time last year:
Not Very Glowing Book Reviews – Blackout Art
Sometimes, as an author, you receive glowing book reviews. That is a lovely feeling. Sometimes, as an author, you receive not very glowing book reviews. That is a less lovely feeling. I have been having some fun with my #notveryglowingbookreviews, […]...
10500 Days (and almost as many words)
“My thoughts first turned to adventure 10,500 days ago today. The idea of adventure for me at first was simple and uncomplicated. It was the prospect of excitement, fun, and novelty that were pulling me forward, and the push of […]...
Survey results: What direction shall I go next?
I recently asked the wonderful readers of my newsletter for a bit of advice on what things I should focus my attention on for the next few months and years. I thought I’d share the results here, partly to show […]...
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this is a great blog, thank you so much!
Al-
I read your “Nobody Should Blog” entry and couldn’t agree more. It seems that what is missing from many a “go on a big expedition, make myself famous & never work again” career plans is the love. I speak of the love of the heartache and triumph, the misery and comfort and self-doubt and confidence that is part of an adventure that pushes physical and psychological limits. At the end of the day you have to be honest with yourself about your motivations. Failure to do so will undoubtedly unravel the fabric of a difficult expedition and will surely shine through in any writing about it.
At the end of the day, the motivation for any expedition has to come from the love of the adventure!