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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

The Real-Life Indiana Jones: Forrest Galante on Exploring the Edge of Extinction EP 413

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 8 February 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.In this episode, host John R. Miles interviews Forrest Galante, an adventurer, wildlife biologist, and host of Shark Week. Forrest shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe to becoming a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. He discusses the challenges and risks he has faced in his career, including searching for extinct animals and encountering dangerous predators. Forrest is the author of "Still Alive: A Wild Life of Rediscovery."Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/forrest-galante-on-exploring-edge-of-extinction/SponsorsBrought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/Brought to you by Function Health. Take control of your health. Visit FunctionHealth.com today. Use code PASSIONSTRUCK to skip the nearly 100,000-person waitlist.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact:  Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/Exploring the Edge of Extinction with Forrest GalanteForrest emphasizes the importance of taking calculated risks and staying focused on one's goals, even in the face of fear and adversity. He also highlights the significance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals and staying true to one's core values. The episode showcases Forrest's incredible adventures and his dedication to making a lasting impact on the natural world.All things Forrest Galante: https://www.forrestgalante.com/Catch More of Passion StruckMy solo episode on Why We All Crave To Matter: Exploring The Power Of Mattering: https://passionstruck.com/exploring-the-power-of-mattering/My solo episode on The Art Of Managing Toxic Family Using The Mosquito Principle: https://passionstruck.com/the-mosquito-principle-overcoming-toxic-family/Catch my episode with University of Pennsylvania professor Katy Milkman on How You Create Lasting Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  Listen to my interview with BJ Fogg On How Tiny Habits Can Transform Your Life: https://passionstruck.com/bj-fogg-on-transforming-lives-with-tiny-habits/Catch my interview with University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross and the impact of our inner voice: https://passionstruck.com/ethan-kross-power-of-our-inner-voice/Listen to my interview with Marianne Lewis and Wendy Smith on Both/and Thinking: https://passionstruck.com/marianne-lewis-and-wendy-smith-both-and-thinking/Listen to my interview with Thomas Curran On Breaking Free From The Perfection Trap: https://passionstruck.com/thomas-curran-breaking-free-from-perfection-trap/Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnWant to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it.Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior changewomen at the top of their gamelongevity and well-being, and overcoming adversity.Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/

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Coming up next on Passion Stry.

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I think you hear a lot of entrepreneurs talk about this,

0:04.2

but I think so much of it's fear-based.

0:06.3

People are just scared to take risks.

0:08.4

They're scared of the what if.

0:10.0

What if I don't make money?

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What if I don't make it?

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What if I can't get a job? What if, What if? What if? And for me, I'm not fearless.

0:17.4

The definition of bravery is not being fearless. I'd say the definition of

0:20.8

stupidity is being fearless. The definition of bravery is being scared of something but doing it anyway,

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being willing to take that risk.

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When it comes to being entrepreneurial, just like when it comes to tagging a great white shark,

0:32.4

catching a cobra, dartinging a lion all the things that I do for work now that I love doing

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you have to take a calculated risk and you have to be laser focused and you have to be willing to give it your everything.

0:43.4

It sounds like a very grandiose message but I think for me if you aren't willing to focus

0:48.3

a hundred percent of your time and energy and effort on this thing that you want to do,

0:52.6

you will end up doing something that you don't want to do for your life.

0:55.7

Welcome to Passion Struck.

0:57.2

Hi, I'm your host, John R Miles,

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and on the show, we decipher the secrets,

1:01.7

tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their

1:05.9

wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.

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