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Mind of a Survivor
- What the wild has taught me about survival and success
- Narrated by: Megan Hine
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Surviving in the wild takes a great deal of strength. Often faced with frozen tundra, sweltering deserts, humid jungles, perilous mountains and fast-flowing rivers, Megan Hine is no stranger to perilous conditions. Whilst leading expeditions and bushcraft survival courses, and in her work on television shows such as Bear Gryll's Mission Survive and Running Wild, she has explored the corners of the globe in pursuit of adventure.
Faced with the toughest of conditions - bad weather, lack of food and being in the presence of predators - is the ultimate test of character, and often the biggest challenge to overcome is in the head. In these situations the human brain is simultaneously the greatest asset and biggest liability. Not everyone is suited to the great outdoors, and when danger calls many aren't as well equipped to survive; no amount of top-of-the-range kit will save you if you don't have the right frame of mind.
Here Megan Hine examines the human ability and instinct for survival, showing us how others have developed the attitudes and attributes to thrive in the most dangerous situations and how those same attitudes and attributes help them confront problems and obstacles at work and at home. Being chased through the jungle by armed opium farm guards, abseiling past bears and lighting fires with tampons - Megan has seen and done it all. In Mind of a Survivor, she takes you along for a series of life-and-death adventures and shows you what happens to people when they are pushed to their limits. Inspirational rather than instructional, Mind of a Survivor examines the human ability and instinct for survival, sharing the life tools that Megan uses and showing how they can as easily be applied to more domestic everyday life - from careers to relationships, from overcoming adversity to decision making.
Filled with Megan's own experiences, Mind of a Survivor is packed full of adventure and can help people survive in any situation and cope with whatever life throws at them.
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- Andrew MacGregor
- 18-05-2023
Loved it
Thank you, Megan Hine. I loved your book. I learnt so much about the mental aspect of being alone in the bush, and can apply so much of what you discussed to my work environment, much appreciated.
Please add all of your other books to Audible!
Andrew - Western Australia
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- Miss
- 11-05-2023
Great listen
Heaps of great survival stories and tips for the outdoor enthusiast.
Would highly recommend for anyone keen to broaden their knowledge on the outdoors.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-02-2023
Women’s Perspective
Refreshing to hear not only a gender neutral analysis of the human mind in nature/ survival but also a woman’s perspective in a world full of books that never include it
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- tirion rodwell
- 16-01-2023
Engaging, comprehensive insight into the disciplined yet accessible mind of a survival expert
This is a wonderful book, rich in expert knowledge and lived experience, expertly delivered through the lens of both the author, and then the reader; meaning the author at times is putting you in the experience of the expert, and then in the next moment identifying with you as the amateur. It is brilliant.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-11-2022
Good but not great
A mildly informative guide to survival and outdoor life, spoilt by a constant feminist rant against men and anything masculine.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-10-2022
An interesting read
An eye opener on how TV survival shows operate. Dealing with other peoples personalities and male egos something I’ve never been good at.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-08-2022
Do yourself a favour and listen to it
I loved every single one of the amazing journeys and stories Megan shared in her book. Breathtaking to think of what she has been able to experience in her life so far. I’m an outdoor person myself and can’t wait for my next adventure- with an even greater awareness and appreciation of my surroundings.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-2022
Intriguing, gripping and so true
Truly a mind set description. Wonderfully told because it’s totally true experience. I love the thought provoking ending. Sad when it finished because I wanted more adventure. Absolutely apply to everyday. Am now more aware off being in tune with people in my everyday. Will wait for more adventure stories. Well done .
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- Stephen
- 10-06-2017
No science but great story
Although there is little science in this book, more a collection of Megan's stories feom her short life. but she's already experienced more than most of us will in 100 years and her writing is very thought provoking. amazing book and well worth a read.
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- Phil
- 31-07-2023
an interesting listen
I think a lot of the advice that comes from the book could be put into everyday life but I'm still struggling with the way in which it was put over and it was certainly a strange way to end the book which you'll only find out if you listen to it
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- Neil Cruickshank
- 09-06-2023
Really interesting and well written
This book made me think and question my own attributes and decision making in the outdoors. Some interesting conundrums posed to make one wonder how one would behave in certain situations.
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- Jowa
- 01-05-2023
Engaging and Interesting
I really enjoyed this audiobook, it was really interesting, well put together and narrated very well too. I got through it in 2 sittings and was so engrossed, I only realised it was over because the music played. will definitely look for a follow up by Megan.
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- Tatjana S.
- 28-03-2023
Great book
Loved the content and the story… Couldn’t stop listening. Made me think what would I be like in the survival mode?
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-11-2022
Thought provoking
Well read and really proved an interesting listen. one I've not heard the perspective from before. I would recommend it.
Afair even outlook with some serious life pointers along the way.
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- Ailsa van Rooyen
- 25-10-2022
Uplifting yet grounded
I really loved Megan's storytelling, lessons and true love of this amazing world we live in. I was worried I would just be jealous frankly, of a life so well lived, but her enthusiastic nature, grit and humility keeps me on side and inspired. And she brings a fun sense of adventure to life's challenges, be they at home or in the wilderness. Recommended to all my friends who will 'get' this and encouraging my 9 year old daughter to be inspired by her also.
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- Ali
- 31-08-2022
Excellent
Excellent listen, really took some thoughts and ideas away from this, and great insight and skills
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- spud
- 13-06-2022
Managed 7 chapters before calling it quits
Struggling to get involved with the story, maybe it the narration or maybe the fact that there isn't really a story just a one sided conversation. I think Megan would be a good podcast guest.
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- Farrah Herbert
- 17-05-2022
living my dream
loved the book and truly admire Megan. I crave adventure and enjoy climbing, wild camping, hiking, skiing and general outdoor sports and living.
Megans insight to team building and survival techniques were really interesting and kept me riveted till the end, wanting more.
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