This episode of Extrology includes:

• The evolution of the world-first expedition from idea to achievement

• The power of teamwork: How camaraderie fuels extraordinary expeditions 

• How mindset keeps the body going past its limit

• Redefining what it means to explore

• Developing mental strength for life’s biggest challenges

• Mark’s amazing work for the Wilderness Foundation UK

Links & references

Lee Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/

Mark Agnew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-agnew-0b498489/

https://www.instagram.com/adventureagnew/

https://twitter.com/AdventureAgnew

Get in touch: lee@extrology.com

Episode highlights:

“I was obsessed with reading polar stories, the likes of Shackleton among others. So I would have loved to emulate them or experience what they experienced as a young man.” - 8:45 - Mark Agnew

“The mind sets the finish line, and it keeps the body together until the end.” - 24:50 - Mark Agnew

“Resilience is a mental strength, and all strengths can be trained.” - 25:50 - Mark Agnew

“Camaraderie is overcoming some shared obstacle, not just having a shared experience. So I go to great lengths to search for this bond, and I'm happy to say that with the Arctic Cowboys, I really feel like I have it.” - 34:25 - Mark Agnew

“With an irresistible force, tonnes of ice crashed into the side of the kayak. In that second, we could have been crushed to dust.” - 40:45 - Mark Agnew

“In the short term, you can allow your kids to take risks under your supervision in a way that's doing dangerous stuff carefully, and empower them in the long term. There's a balance.” - 1:00:55 - Mark Agnew

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