Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy [BONUS] Boyd Varty - 40 Days and 40 Nights
Apr 5, 2020
Boyd Varty, a seasoned wilderness adventurer, shares his journey of spending 40 days in the African wild. He dives into the emotional and psychological transformations sparked by solitude in nature. Varty recounts thrilling moments, including tracking lions, and reflects on the challenges of isolation. He discusses the significance of mental preparation for such a journey and how this experience could change his perspective on life and connection with others. His insights promise a deeply introspective adventure for listeners.
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Origin of Quarantine
- Boyd Varty explains that the word "quarantine" originates from the Italian "quaranta giorni," meaning 40 days.
- This aligns with his 40-day wilderness venture and the archetypal period of Jesus's desert retreat.
Inspiration from Mystics
- Boyd Varty's wilderness retreat is inspired by figures like Jesus, Byron Katie, and St. Francis, who sought solitude in nature.
- He aims to understand this primal experience and explore his own psyche within a wild setting.
Approach to Wilderness
- Give up your preconceptions of what the experience should be to allow the experience to guide you.
- Give up trying to "know" the wilderness, and instead, allow yourself to be "known" by it.
