May 22, 2023
An exceptional episode with an exceptional guest!
Expeditions have the power to ignite a profound mindset shift. They open up new possibilities, urging you to think beyond conventional boundaries and encouraging the birth of fresh and creative ideas.
These ventures allow you to examine your own aspirations with honesty and find inspiration within them. Mark shares that as an entrepreneur, balancing financial stability and pursuing your dreams is crucial. Earning money is necessary to sustain your livelihood, especially if you want to venture into expeditions, and incorporating this need into your sponsorship package is imperative.
However, the key to success is creating a remarkable product or service that genuinely benefits people. Your brand is synonymous with the business you represent. When others resonate with your energy, passion, and the path you're pursuing, they will be more inclined to support and sponsor you, forging a powerful alliance.
Join the conversation with Mark Wood, an established speaker, author, and explorer who has completed over 30 major expeditions worldwide. Mark's expeditions include:
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Guiding film crews to the Magnetic North Pole.
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Leading two trips to the Geomagnetic North Pole.
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Completing solo journeys to both the Geographic North and South Poles.
Mark is also an accomplished mountain climber and has peaked Mount Everest two times and narrowly missed a third peak to save another climber's life. He has been a part of major BBC and Channel 5 documentaries and, over the years, has trained and led people in the extremes of the planet.
Mark's has created extreme classroom environments on Mount Everest involving over 1.2 million students and is ranked among the top 5 communicators in the world on the Skype platform.
Let’s jump in!
Key Highlights From The Show:
[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Mark Wood
[02:41] When Mark discovered his passion for being an explorer
[08:09] Mark’s key driver to his expeditions and exploration of the world
[10:57] A very key moment that Mark is proud of in his path
[14:56] Four things Mark teaches to young people all over the world
[19:54] Taking time to create, appreciate and have fun with your world
[21:02] Mark's most intense situation that he had to deal with in life and exploration
[27:38] How Mark translates his experiences in extra-ordinary situations to his audience
[31:29] Mark’s experience on solo expeditions that last for many days
[43:17] About Mark's next 100 days solo expedition
[49:47] The planning and preparations that go into solo expeditions
[51:19] Why Mark consider himself an entrepreneur
[53:52] Ending the show
Notable Quotes :
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The key to everything you do is to have total respect for yourself, respect for the environment, think differently about life and take time to appreciate and have fun.
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Focus on the moment and take one step at a time; the moment is the key price to use.
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The core of adventure is inspiration; if you do it for ego, you will fail because it is freaking hard-bearing extremes.
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Preparation for expeditions is paramount.
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Nothing is a failure; it is only an obstacle that you have to pass through; as entrepreneurs, we gain energy from each failure.
Connect With Mark Wood:
Website: http://markwoodexplorer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwoodexplorer
Latest expedition: http://www.expeditionsolo100.com/
Mark’s Books: https://www.wordsbydesign.online/shop/mark-wood-solo-explorer
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