Neurochemically, the adventurer is a junkie. High-risk activities flood the brain with dopamine, norepinephrine, and endorphins. Over time, the neural pathways become desensitized. The kayaker needs class-five rapids. The climber needs a free solo. The base jumper needs a narrower crevice.
Before you sell everything you own, ask yourself: are you running toward the horizon, or are you just running away from the quiet work of building a life? Being an Adventurer Is Not Always the Best -Ch....
To avoid the pitfalls, one should: