Adventure Travel with Tom Williams - Desert Island Survival

Adventure Travel - Big World Made Small

Area/Topic
Worldwide, Desert Island Survival, Extreme Adventure
Tom Williams
Founder
Desert Island Survival
Tom founded Desert Island Survival a company that maroons people on uninhabited desert islands. He has walked to the north pole and most recently look part in the survival TV show Alone in an effort to survive as long as possible in the Canadian Wilderness.
https://www.desertislandsurvival.com/
Summary
Tom Williams, founder of Desert Island Survival, shares his journey and the concept behind his adventure travel company. Desert Island Survival offers castaway experiences on uninhabited tropical islands, where participants learn survival skills and live out a survival adventure. Tom was inspired by TV shows like Bear Grylls and his desire to be disconnected from society. He started the company in 2017 and has since run about 20 expeditions a year. The trips attract a diverse range of participants, but the typical guest is a mid-30s individual who feels the need for adventure and a break from their regular routine. In this conversation, Tom Williams discusses his experiences with adventure travel and survival training. He talks about the importance of mindset and pushing one's limits to build self-confidence and mental resilience. Tom also shares how his journey has impacted his relationships and personal life. He mentions the risks involved in his expeditions, such as encounters with bears and moose. Additionally, Tom discusses his plans for a new company that focuses on bushcraft adventures and a potential experience called the Primal Reset, which aims to reset the gut biome and improve overall well-being.

Takeaways

• Desert Island Survival offers castaway experiences on uninhabited tropical islands, where participants learn survival skills and live out a survival adventure.
• The company was inspired by TV shows like Bear Grylls and the desire to be disconnected from society.
• The typical guest is a mid-30s individual who feels the need for adventure and a break from their regular routine.
• The trips attract a diverse range of participants, including professionals, students, and even billionaires.
• The experience of living in nature and practicing survival skills can be transformational and lead to personal growth. Pushing your limits helps change your limits and build self-confidence.
• Mindset is crucial in survival situations and adventure travel.
• Building mental resilience is important for overcoming challenges.
• Tom's expeditions involve risks such as encounters with bears and moose.
• Tom's experiences have positively impacted his relationships and personal life.
• Tom plans to launch a new company focusing on bushcraft adventures and a potential experience called the Primal Reset.

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