The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is so often just simply that little word - extra. And for me, I had always grown up with the belie… - Bear Grylls

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The difference between ordinary and extra-ordinary is so often just simply that little word - extra. And for me, I had always grown up with the belief that if someone succeeds it is because they are brilliant or talented or just better than me… and the more of these words I heard the smaller I always felt! But the truth is often very different… and for me to learn that ordinary me can achieve something extra-ordinary by giving that little bit extra, when everyone else gives up, meant the world to me and I really clung to it…

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About Bear Grylls

Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, writer, television presenter and former SAS trooper who is also a survival expert.

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Native Name: Edward Michael Grylls
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The summit might be the goal.
But it’s in the journey where you spend most of your time!
I still struggle with bumps in the road, it can be tough when things don't go to plan. Life pushes, noise creeps in, priorities blur.
One thing that helps me:
Decide in advance who you want to be on the inside.
Then let your actions follow that, not the other way round.

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