Men and Their Need for Adventure

In the middle ages men were setting out on decade long expeditions, discovering new land, batting pirates and conquering. 

Even in modern history, such as in the 40's, we had the terrifying World War II, but it still created adventure for the soldiers involved, travelling to places such as Europe and the Pacific, fighting for freedom - a noble cause. 

Life was rich.

Now-a-days, it seems we simply know too much, and it's hard to break the mundane repetitive cycle of getting up, going to work, coming home, eating and sleeping. Excitement is lost on many, who convince themselves that they don't need adventure, and the most important thing right now is work, and getting ahead.

But the currency of life isn't in dollars, it's in time and experiences, and we should aim to fill our lives with adventure, with adrenaline and with rich experiences. Life is too short to waste it away on the daily grind. What ever happened to the dreams of ours as kids, where we pictured ourselves conquering great feats and having grand tales to tell, only to get to high school and map out our lives with college, a steady job then retirement? 

Writing this, I am realising my life could do with a little more adventure that is essential to manhood. So the Gallantoro team will embark on our first expedition this year, and next year we will grow and invite all our friends and Gallantorians to join in, whether it be the Snowy Mountains, Yosemite or even one day, the Antarctic. 

But until then, don't hesitate. Jump out of a plane, explore the sea, take a road trip or explore a foreign country. For at the end of your life, it's the experiences that you will remember.

-rbjs