Persuasive Speech

Aside from memorable conversations and quality time with dad, hiking has affected my personality in so many different ways. By hiking and getting outdoors, I’m challenging not only my body, but my mind as well. Many

It is good to be adventurous when you are young and before it is too late. You only live once and you need to make it worth it. Jordan from the story “Finding Your Everest” took a bold action when he was 10 years old. He climbed the 7 summits and did not wait till he was 30 because he was scared or nervous, he faced his fears and climbed that mountain risking possibly his life and look where he is now; he had a story written about him and I’m writing about him now. None of this would have been happening if he did not take that risk of climbing the mountain.

Factors such as relationships with program staff, “solos,” mastering outdoor activities, and observing the world are thought to be positive experiences that facilitated change as well (Foundations of Adventure Therapy, 2007).

Long gone are the days when people traveled to spend quality time with family or friends or to simply rejuvenate while experiencing luxury and thrill of being on a holiday at a popular tourist destination. Solo traveling, trekking, road trips to offbeat destinations are all journeys that are fueled by wanderlust and are helping people create remarkable experiences. Each experience, distinct from another, adds to the richness of life and the process of self

I am sure that everyone of you have heard about aliens and UFOs. Indeed, we all have heard about the famous case of aliens and UFOs in Roswell, New Mexico. Most people might be interested in the topic of aliens, but I know that the majority of you just think of it as rumours and the existence of them are impossible. Therefore, I am standing here in front all of you to make you change your perspective. I am strongly confident that I have found the evidence of their real existence to convince all of you.

Exploration is an activity that is held in high esteem because of the mental challenge that comes with willingly surrendering the safety

As we started along the trail, I worried about forgotten items and my decision to only bring one extra pair of socks. However, after a while, I became aware of a pair of birds chattering above me and the soft murmur of water trickling down a stream bed. After an hour of walking, the trail starts winding back on itself in a series of switchbacks. The chatter between my family members slows down, as we soon struggled to breathe from exhaustion. Sometimes I was hunched over so far from my load that I would stare at my rubber-toed boots and forget to look up at the majestic trees surrounding me.

As quoted in Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild, “The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure.” Adventure is what takes you outside of your comfort zone. It’s what sets us apart from every other species. Unlike any other animal, we can enjoy partaking in adrenaline-inducing activities that no other animal has the consciousness for. Adventure is exhilarating and spirit-magnifying. It’s is the essence of what it means to feel alive. Adventure to me is about finding excitement and giving our lives flavor. Without adventure, I think my life would be rather mundane. There is little thrill in safety and conformity. I think it’s extremely healthy and even necessary for the human spirit to not always feel assured

It was day two on the Appalachian Trail. The rich robust smell of pine permeated the air. The Sparrows caroled, and the soothing warm glow of the sun, warmed my body as the elevation increased. I was completely engulfed in nature. As the trail progressed, a couple friends and I reached the first cairn. We were 500 feet from the summit of Mt. Avery. We soon took our last steps, lowered our bags, and shared smiles. Immediately we were taken hold of by the ear ringing silence. Not a gust of wind, nor a chirp from a bird, it was complete serenity. As we took in the view I realized something that changed me completely. I was

Imagine going on a day hike through your favorite forest. You take great pains to pack your gear, ensure you have adequate food and water for the day. You bring your camera and other gear to ensure you get photographs of the local forest. You visit this same place every few weeks, it is close to where you live and the scenery is amazing. There are ample opportunities to stop to enjoy just being outside. As you hike you enjoy the sound of nature, the rustling of the leaves as the wind blows, the sound of small lizards as they scurry across your path, agitating dry leaves in their wake. You listen for the

When I was in third grade, my dad finally let me fly in his WWII-era Stearman biplane with him. I rushed home from school eager to get on board. It was a beautiful day with some small puffy white clouds. He put me in the front seat of the airplane, buckled me in and we took off. We climbed up near the small clouds with the wind blowing through the open cockpit. I could nearly reach out and touch the clouds and could see miles of beautiful land in all directions. He put the plane in a dive and I could see the ground rushing up while it felt like my stomach was climbing in my throat. Just when I began to get scared, he pulled back on the stick and the airplane began to climb. The force made me compress in the seat as the nose went higher and higher, until the whole world turned upside down. It was exhilarating. Jonas in The Giver experienced a similar exhilarating memory when he rode on the sled. Experiences and memories like this one have defined me and the things that I will do in the future. I know that there are great and exciting adventures and I want to experience them in my life, instead of being scared of what could happen. “Security is mostly superstition. Life is either daring adventure or nothing” (Helen

The World of an Adventure by James Borrell and Craig Turner is an interesting article that promotes expeditions by shining light on what seemed to be a dying thing. James Borrell and Craig Turner are experienced explorers who have applied their experience to write an article about the methods of expeditions to motivate readers to go out on an expedition. They talk about how even though it is unforeseen that there is land out there to be found. There are however plenty of other things to be discovered/researched. For an example there are cultures that are isolated from the main advancement of the world that have yet to be fully understood, or there is the option of going on an expedition to find animals that are known to be going extinct but yet haven’t been researched yet. So really the focus on expeditions shouldn’t be on what to do but how to go about going on an expedition. The article main target sights are set on motivating

For example, using a leftover coffee can for loose nails or screws, or even washing and reusing a plastic zip-loc bag instead of throwing it in the garbage. Thrift shopping is a way of reusing someone else’s unwanted goods. As I spoke about in an earlier speech about thrifting, I included many locations and ways to thrift, also the benefits to the shopper and the donator. One place in particular was shopping at the local boys and girls club. I personally shop there, keeping my eyes open for a good deal. For example, the pair of jeans that I am wearing today was purchased from this store just a few months ago. I paid only $8.00 for this pair of Lucky Jeans and according to buckle.com, a retailer for lucky jeans the retail price is $99.00 that is a savings to me of $91.00.I am not the type to worry about name brands, but quality usually does cost more. If I can get a quality pair of jeans at a fraction on the price, I am glad to shop at the thrift store. I am thankful to the person that made the donation of the lucky jeans and they can benefit from that donation. According to the IRS webpage, IRS. Gov it explains that an individual can donate items like clothing, household furniture and furnishings, a car or boat, even taxidermy. The donations are appraised, by the donator, and recorded. At the time of filing taxes if the donation equals at least $500 for the year, the donator may take advantage of the

Being adventurous is how you start to understand who you really are. Many people believe it is dangerous to travel, not worth it. But I believe, the world is dangerous. There are shootings everyday but getting out there and risking it is just living. Being adventurous shows you how others have to live, what so many people deal with every day. Or what so many people get to see every day, the beautiful yet cruel world we live in. There is a purpose for everything here, it is meant to be seen. We are not here to work everyday and then go home to rest and do it all over again, we were made to make a difference and to understand the world. Mountains were made to climb, oceans were made to be seen, and landmarks were too, “in reality nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a

Something like kloofing is what most people in the world can only dream of doing. Not many people get to go in the middle of a ravine in South Africa and trek in fresh drinkable water. So when you get the chance, enjoy it as much as possible. Personally, I think it has affected me in some way even if it isn't that big. It taught me that maybe I should be more open-minded when it comes to things that I’m not that comfortable with. I learned lots of new skills, I felt and saw things I had never seen or experienced. I'm happy I pushed myself to do it because it was a once in a lifetime experience. I made tons of fun memories on the way, now it’s your turn to make memories and experience it on your own. I hope my past experiences will help you enjoy kloofing more, and make it a memorable experience that you can look back