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What makes a true Adventurer stand out from other travelers? What traits and mindsets do they hold that set them apart?

An Adventurer (is):

• They would rather talk and learn about different people than ignore or avoid something they don’t understand
• With lines and border crossing and different customs, but dislike beaurocracy
• The only way to maintain your adventures is to be durable
• Understands the system and how to play. Are bribes needed? Are gifts needs? Polaroids as a tool for building rapport
• Mentally Tough. Can keep going for hours or days in uncomforatable situations
• Don’t show their fear. When facing a steep clif or a rebel army patrol, they assert their autonomy
• Use humor to smooth the way
• Stay alert. Adventurers trust their instinct they have honed along the way
• Know how to read people and situations
• Are good story tellers
• Are good listeners and good at gathering key information
• Solve problems. They are not worried about any set way of doing something as long as it works
• Celebrate awe and wonder along the way
• Place themselves in interesting situations. Seeking interesting ceremonies, buildings, tribes, mountains, etc.
• Can connect with people of different socioeconomic levels, nationality, station in life, etc.
• Are a little crazy and a little obsessed. When they get an idea in their head that wont stop until they make it happen – sometimes this sets a world record and sometimes they die trying.
• They know that they are rare, but don’t see themselves as superior
• Are honest with themselves about their situation. They don’t get hung up wishing things were different
• Says yes to opportunities
• Joins others on their adventures
• Often have a quest – an overall frameowkr of a grand mission they are trying to achieve – like visiting all the worlds countries or climbing the highest peak on each continent
• Helps others expand their world view and horizons