"I Thought I'd Lose My Fingers to Frostbite," — Why ill-Fated Adventures Inspire Us

Today I'm sharing one of the few times when I actually thought I might perish on an adventure. Grab a warm drink to cozy up with for this one:

Of all the interviews I’ve been through, nothing has ever come close to my Eagle Scout Board of Review. Years of dedication, mastering new skills, learning leadership, and personal growth — all culminating in a singe evening of questioning. All in service of an honor I’d been chasing since I could talk.

12 years after the fact, I still remember quite a l…