The Boundless Life: 13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way - Softcover

Donato, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1443446556 ISBN 13: 9781443446556

Publisher: Collins, 2017

Synopsis

“In the end, these people helped me realize that Boundless was more than a job; it was metaphor for life. It came down to one simple, daily decision―do I stand still or move forward?”

Filming the hit television series Boundless, Simon Donato has raced thousands human-powered kilometres across the globe―from the frigid tundra of Iceland to the searing heat of the Sahara, journeys that strip away the regular trappings of life and pit us against ourselves and the natural world. There are no modern conveniences to lean on as crutches, and every metre gained is earned through both physical and mental effort.

In his compelling first book, Donato details the quest for adventure and the opportunities to test ourselves in a very primal way―in ways that we aren’t able to in our lives very much anymore. Describing the key moments and adventures that put him on the path to Boundless, Simon takes you on an adventure-filled journey around the globe and shows how you can apply his lessons and experience to your everyday life.

About this title

About the Author

Adventurous, ambitious and competitive, SIMON DONATO is the driving force behind the hit television series Boundless. Donato, who has a PhD in geology, has travelled extensively to race and explore the planet. When not testing the limits of his body, he runs his oatmeal company, Stoked Oats, and Adventure Science. Adventure Science collaborates with industry, governments and researchers to conduct discovery expeditions, map uncharted territory and contribute to search-and-rescue missions around the world. Donato is a Fellow International of the Explorers Club and a member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society College of Fellows, and splits his time between Canmore, Alberta, and his Long Trek Ranch in Sheenboro, Quebec. He lives with his wife and his dog, Gertie the #adventuretank.

Twitter: @adventuresimon

Facebook: @AdventureSimon

Instagram: @simon_donato

 

From the Back Cover

43 countries.

9 broken bones.

0 regrets.

Always Push Forward.

Walking away from his comfortable life as a white-collar geologist, Simon Donato has traveled thousands of human-powered miles across the globe—from the frigid tundra of Iceland to the searing heat of the Sahara. In The Boundless Life, Donato shares the highs and lows of this journey—where you’re tested in the most primal of ways, where every mile gained is earned (and the odds are rarely in your favor), and where, sometimes, getting out alive is the definition of success. Race after race, adventure after adventure, the trappings of daily life are stripped away and you’re forced to refocus on what really matters: How do you find the right team? How do you overcome your fear of success? How can you dig deeper? Often, it comes down to one simple question: Do you stand still or move forward?

Adventurous, ambitious, and competitive, Simon Donato is the driving force behind the hit television series Boundless. With a PhD in geology, Donato has traveled extensively to race and explore the planet. When not testing the limits of his body, he also runs his oatmeal company, Stoked Oats, and Adventure Science. Adventure Science collaborates with industry, governments, and researchers to conduct discovery expeditions, map uncharted territory, and contribute to search-and-rescue missions around the world. a Fellow International of the Explorers Club and a member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s College of Fellows, Donato splits his time between Canmore, Alberta, and his Long Trek Ranch in Sheenboro, Quebec. He lives with his wife and his dog, Gertie the #adventuretank.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1443446556
• ISBN 13: 9781443446556
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272