Episode 49: No Bad Days with Roy Wright
“Mother nature wins. I think we need to stop a mindset that says we can change that. Here’s what we can do. We can narrow the path of disaster. ”
In this episode, Roy Wright, a disaster safety expert and recognized resiliency shaper, joins us to share his story of how two adventure trips to Africa almost twenty years ago inspired gratitude, compassion and a lifelong personal mission to help end human suffering. He also discusses:
2:50 - His opportunity to go to Africa
6:50 - A gnawing sense to go back a second time
12:10 - Witnessing tragedy firsthand
22:00 - What he learned from his second trip to Africa
28:25 - Fundamentals he picked up along the trip
33:00 - His role as a disaster safety expert
41:30 - Seeing Africa through the eyes of locals
42:50 - Man vs Nature
45:25 - Advice for people who are experiencing doubts about starting an adventure
47:00 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Roy on IBHS.org, on LinkedIn, or on Twitter @RoysterWright.
See below for photos Roy shared from his adventure.
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