Look, sometimes, no matter how hard you try, sometimes you need a bit of luck.

Once a job it has begun, do not stop until it's done. Whether it is big or small, do it well or not all.

A man's pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.

I have held healthy respects of bears along with assorted crocodiles, snakes and lots of other animals. You know, bears are dangerous, you have to be super careful.

The greatest journeys all start with a single step.

To get ready to climb Everest, I did a lot of hill running with a daypack on and a lot of underwater swimming. I would swim a couple of lengths underwater and then a couple above. It gets your body going with limited oxygen.

Never depend on those luck moments – they are gifts – but instead always build your own back-up plan.