Bear Grylls

You’re not human if you don’t feel fear. But I’ve learnt to treat fear as an emotion that sharpens me. It’s there to give me that edge for what I have to do.

Bear Grylls

A man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.

Bear Grylls

A wise man knows; learn from others, never get complacent and know where the classic old dangers come from.

Bear Grylls

Accidents on big mountains happen when people’s ambitions cloud their good judgment. Good climbing is about climbing with heart and with instinct, not ambition and pride.

Bear Grylls

Adventure should be 80 percent ‘I think this is manageable,’ but it’s good to have that last 20 percent where you’re right outside your comfort zone. Still safe, but outside your comfort zone.

Bear Grylls

Aim to live a wild, generous, full, exciting life – blessing those around you and seeing the good in all.

Bear Grylls

All my life the only thing I’ve been good at has been climbing and throwing myself off big things.

Bear Grylls

Always keep the big picture in mind – you are greatly loved by Jesus and your job is to love him and others in return. The rest is detail.

Bear Grylls

Are you the sort of person who can turn around when you have nothing left, and find that little bit extra inside you to keep going, or do you sag and wilt with exhaustion? It is a mental game, and it is hard to tell how people will react until they are squeezed.

Bear Grylls

As a young boy, scouting gave me a confidence and camaraderie that is hard to find in modern life.

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