Unlocking Motivation: Your Weekly Video Adventure Begins Here

From the high sea to the envelope of space

May 11, 2024

Happy Saturday, fellow adventurers! Today, we're embarking on a journey into the heart of motivation, and I've got an exciting announcement. I'm ramping up the video content for our Saturday editions of The Woz Report. let me share a glimpse into my quest for inspiration.

Ever felt like you're battling a stormy sea, miles away from shore? I've been there. And in those moments, I turned to tales of resilience, like Ellen MacArthur's solo sailing voyage or Pete Goss's epic challenges. Their stories remind us that even in the roughest waters, we can navigate our troubles. But the search for motivation isn't always smooth sailing. With millions of videos uploaded daily, finding the perfect clips can feel like wading through quick sand.

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For The Woz Report, I had my mind set on posting 5 motivational videos, but after a few hours of research, none of them resonated with me. I went back to the drawing board.

Wyzowl reports approximately 3.7 million YouTube videos are uploaded to YouTube every day. It’s going to take a whopping 9.36 billion minutes to watch them all. Another 2,500 videos have been uploaded in the time it’s taken to write this paragraph.

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Finding motivation is uplifting

A few months ago, a colleague was having a crisis because their project wasn't going to plan, and I remember feeling like that a few days before. For some reason, I thought back to a video diary by Ellen MacArthur, and a book by Pete Goss, two sailors at the top of their sport.

In both cases, as their respective yachts began to list in the middle of a storm, the sailors were hundreds of miles away from land. Without mutual support, and both in danger, MacArthur and Goss had to manage induced stress levels, avoid falling overboard, and find a solution. The Drawing Board came good.

Endurance, in all its forms, captivates me. So, without further ado, here's a list of what fuels my motivation:

Extreme Sailing
High Altitude Climbing
Pro Cycling
Extreme adventure

Feeling inspired? Dive into the world of endurance and adventure with the curated videos and stories shared in today's newsletter. Watch Dame Ellen MacArthur conquer the seas, witness Nimsdai Purja's audacious mountaineering quest, experience the grit of Paris-Roubaix cyclists, marvel at free solo climbing on El Capitan, and relive Felix Baumgartner's breathtaking leap from space. Share your thoughts and join the conversation on what motivates you.

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Ocean Record Breaker

Let’s get into the action, starting with the aforementioned Dame Ellen MacArthur. Remember, if you’re having a particularly bad day, just rewatch this clip.

In 2005, Ellen MacArthur completed her solo round the world voyage in under seventy-two days, breaking the previous record by thirty-three hours.

High Altitude Record Breaker

Nimsdai Purja embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months.

The Hell of the North

Paris-Roubaix is one of the toughest one-day classics on the pro-cycling circuit. But what happens when the weather turns sour? It often does in northern France during April.

Ropes! Who needs Ropes?

Does anyone dancing climbing up the 3,200ft El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park. Oh, and you have to do it without a rope. Insane!

Hello Earth, just jumping in from Space

It really is 12 years ago since Felix Baumgartner took a helium balloon into the stratosphere and skydived back to earth in a specially made space suit.

In today's edition of The Woz Report, we delved into the topic of motivation, exploring how even in our toughest moments, inspiration can be found. These narratives serve as reminders of the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity and achieve greatness. Enjoy your weekend, and a big welcome to our new subscribers.