So many of our greatest successes start from a dark place.
Watching a TV program about 1995, I realized that year held some of the darkest moments of my life. I was not long out of the army, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and full of the doubt that accompanies a soldier heading into civilian life.
Look After The Basics.
In my early years…
“Be kind to yourself” is a cliché, but there are real habits for doing it that can move you forward
I was dropping my best pal home after work, sitting outside her house in the car, when I finally lost control and broke down. I couldn’t hide the tears anymore as they stung my eyes and rolled down my face.
I hadn’t slept in days; I was utterly exhausted and…
As a soldier, boxer, and practicing mountaineer, I learned techniques for overcoming fear that pay dividends in all walks of life
There were four of us and our instructor huddled together in the back of a small Cessna Light Aircraft as it started to circle and climb above the airfield. “500ft,” the instructor called out to let us know what altitude we were at.
We were supposed to be familiarizing ourselves…
Touring Orkney, including budget accommodation, by bus
I wanted to explore Orkney to get a feel for the culture of the islanders, their long history and to see evidence of the sustainable energy initiatives Orkney is well known for. …
When I looked at the clouds with my heart
When we look at the ocean with the naked eye we see little more than the surface. Sure, gulls dive for something, and fins and splashes breaking the surface hint at the teeming life occupying its fathomless depths. But, pretty much, there’s nothing to see but the surface.
So what…
So I’m going to say some nice things to aspiring writers
Remember You’re Chasing A Dream.
Sure, we all feel that heart-sinking moment when we start to realize that the piece we just published isn’t going to go viral. My first 8 months as a full-time writer didn’t get one response from anyone. Nothing! My savings were dwindling and my dream seemed to be floating away.
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Sean McBride
I am an Adventure Travel Writer who provides the inspiration to help people live their finest moments through adventures https://inspirationthroughadventure.com
