Track Your Life with Boyd Varty

Explore the transformative power of storytelling in leadership and life. Discover how a captivating narrative can shift group dynamics while enhancing personal connections. Dive into the historical significance of storytelling with insights on David Rattray and the Zulu conflicts. Hear a harrowing survival tale, blending childhood memories and nature's raw beauty. Personal journeys of transformation, from refugee to conservation advocate, showcase the profound impact of wildlife tracker's tales on environmental stewardship.

If you have begun the journey of becoming a Story Hunter, you have become a character who finds characters, switched on your attention, learnt to see with the right kind of eyes, become someone who can create context. You are now ready to touch the core of what makes the story elevated. I call it the personal collective. There is a strangely universal truth that the more in touch you are with your own unique personal essence, the more what you have to say becomes universally meaningful. The most private things are the most universal things. Any type of trying to be commercially successful or thinking about the end user while you work will kill an artist's freedom. Yet if you are a storyteller, you want the story to be listener friendly. I always think about how a listener could put their own story into my stories. This is not a rule but rather an orientation. Like a compass, I point personal story towards a subtextual, universal story. A story always has an archetypal core. Mentioned in this episode Londolozi - https://boydvarty.com/retreats/visit-londolozi/ Learn more about the Tsalala pride at Londolozi - https://blog.londolozi.com/2021/12/07/the-legacy-of-the-tsalala-pride/ Timestamps (3.30) The Tsalala pride (06:43) Universal energies (08:42) Living with severe depression and anxiety Resources: Online Courses: Become a Story Hunter - Sign up for the Story Hunter Online Course. Uncover the track of your life through the Track Your Life Online Guided Retreat. Discover Boyd's books: https://boydvarty.com/book/ Come to Africa. Visit Londolozi Join Boyd’s community: Follow the journey - Subscribe to the Track your Life Podcast and never miss an episode. Sign up to Boyd’s newsletter. Follow Boyd on Instagram X Visit Boyd's website for more.

There is a deep chasm between the making of art and the experiencing of it. When I am in that chasm - a solitary path - I know I must face the resistance in the now, knowing what it can give in the future. Are you willing to do what it takes to be creative? Art is experienced by the public, in the public. But in most cases it is created in crushing solitude. At some point, if you are to produce good work, you will need to be alone in a room for a long time. Within those days there will be beautiful flow. But mostly there will be a kind of self consciousness, at times even a self hatred, of procrastination - a dull judging solitude. It is always a profound challenge to be alone long enough to create something of quality. I certainly know this as a writer. As a Story Hunter you must have the courage to be alone enough to make your art. Timestamps (03:15) David Foster Wallace - chasm of art Resources: Online Courses: Become a Story Hunter - Sign up for the Story Hunter Online Course. Uncover the track of your life through the Track Your Life Online Guided Retreat. Discover Boyd's books: https://boydvarty.com/book/ Come to Africa. Visit Londolozi Join Boyd’s community: Follow the journey - Subscribe to the Track your Life Podcast and never miss an episode. Sign up to Boyd’s newsletter. Follow Boyd on Instagram X Visit Boyd's website for more.

As a Story Hunter, I have found that remote places are often the natural habitat of wild characters. Finding characters in life is becoming harder, as life becomes more homogenized. Characters almost always have found their own uniqueness and a path to express it. They seem to fit what they’re doing - they know what lights them up. They know what they have to offer. And almost always, they know how to live in a way that is unique to them. Characters almost always have a different worldview, and they are often world class in an unusual field. When you spend time with a character who has mastered a state, your own sense of what is truly possible is expanded. Characters help you imagine a world of possibility for yourself. Timestamps (5:40) Losing an arm to a crocodile (8.10) Discovering your personal uniqueness (11.25) Good reason to find characters Resources: Online Courses: Become a Story Hunter - Sign up for the Story Hunter Online Course. Uncover the track of your life through the Track Your Life Online Guided Retreat. Discover Boyd's books: https://boydvarty.com/book/ Come to Africa. Visit Londolozi Join Boyd’s community: Follow the journey - Subscribe to the Track your Life Podcast and never miss an episode. Sign up to Boyd’s newsletter. Follow Boyd on Instagram X Visit Boyd's website for more.

Being lost can lead to profound self-discovery. A group tracks lions in the African bush, uncovering parallels between animal tracking and personal journeys. Tensions rise as they navigate challenges, yet humor and authenticity emerge. The experiences highlight that every story has layers of meaning and transformation, reminding us that nothing bad ever truly happens to a story hunter. Join in on this adventure of connection, reflection, and the beauty of unfolding narratives.

Boyd Varty is a captivating storyteller who spent 40 days in solitude in a treehouse in South Africa. He shares his transformative experiences in the wild, focusing on how isolation reveals true emotions and enhances self-discovery. Boyd humorously recounts an unforgettable encounter with a buffalo named Barry, illustrating how context shapes the narratives we tell. He emphasizes that storytelling is about seeing reality clearly, providing depth and meaning to our experiences.

Explore the thrilling world of spontaneity and adventure! Discover how saying 'yes' can lead you to unexpected encounters and incredible stories. Join a captivating motorbike journey in Kampala, filled with challenges and surprises. Learn how curiosity can pull you into new circles and ignite exciting experiences. The podcast emphasizes the importance of making connections with adventurous people and embracing the unknown to enrich your life. Get inspired to live stories by stepping outside your comfort zone!

Explore the magical art of storytelling that connects us all. Discover how a retreat into the wild sparked a journey of self-discovery and creativity. The narrative dives into embracing change, especially as one approaches life's milestones. Experience the healing power of nature intertwined with personal stories, emphasizing deep connections with indigenous cultures. Learn how to become a 'Story Hunter' and enrich your own narratives while reconnecting with ancient traditions.

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https://boydvarty.com/world-village/ Find the track of a more purpose driven life: https://boydvarty.com/course-listing/track-your-life-online-guided-retreat/ Enroll in Boyd's Online Course Here: https://boydvarty.com/courses/track-your-life-online-retreat/