True Grit

They become tough by displaying spirit and determination against overwhelming odds.

Like with a grape, you don’t really know what it is made of until it is squeezed. One thing all these stories have in common is that, in each case, every one of these individuals was squeezed to within an inch of their life, and they all had to plumb untold reservoirs of courage, tenacity and fortitude.

They develop character and courage, and they cultivate self-belief and vision from a young age.

He argued that humans – even primitive ones – were capable of remarkable things. Of great endurance and incredible ingenuity.

True grit isn’t just about endurance. It’s about ingenuity too.

Sufferings in Africa.

When you’re fighting to survive, morale is everything. Despite the disappointment, Nando didn’t allow himself to be downhearted.

And a little dose of eccentricity so often goes hand in hand with such endeavours.

His unconventional method of exploring was to travel light and fast.