There's no magic to running far or climbing Everest. Endurance is mental strength. It's all about heart.

I said no to the Born Survivor producer three times because I've never aspired to be a TV man.

I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk - not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters.

My favorite moments? Where it's all going swimmingly, the sun's out and I've got a fire going and a nice snake on the barbecue.

Unless you have shelter, fire is going to be very hard and if you have fire, but no water, you're going to die. They're all super important.

As a young boy, scouting gave me a confidence and camaraderie that is hard to find in modern life.

Our fate is determined by how far we are prepared to push ourselves to stay alive - the decisions we make to survive. We must do whatever it takes to endure and make it through alive.