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He sighed. It was a long sigh, weary and worldly-wise. The kind of sigh you could picture God heaving after six days of hard work and looking forward to some serious cosmic R&R, only to be handed a report by an angel concerning a problem with someone eating an apple.

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I think planning to be a "professional adventurer" is about as realistic as planning to be a basketball player, so I don't usually encourage it.

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Buy your freedom. Work really hard when you're young, save every penny, make a lot of money, and retire at 40, or 30 if you get lucky.

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I'm focused on doing what makes me happiest and on how I can make real improvements and contributions to my immediate niche, i. e. my family, friends, and local community.

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I would describe myself as a "budding adventurer. " I've transitioned away from being a straight-up backpacker, but I think I need another trip or two to get the adventurer degree.

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My first trip was the Appalachian Trail, and I was able to finish it despite having no skills and no experience when I started. In comparison, I can think of only a few individuals in the world who have the potential do complete the Alaska-Yukon Expedition.

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My pride and identity is wrapped up in my big trips. But I can't always be on one - I need to plan them and fund them, and I want some semblance of a normal life too.

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