In 1845, Sir John Franklin led two ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, into the icy embrace of the Arctic, seeking the Northwest Passage. This expedition, fraught with ambition and hope, ended in tragedy — none of the 129 men aboard returned. But while The Franklin Expedition remains one of history's most poignant lessons in preparation, leadership, and humility—it is FAR from the only one.

How hard was it to map the ocean floor? You think of all the variables, the sheer amount of information, and you think, well, it had to be pretty hard. Now imagine that it was a woman, Marie Tharp, who did it, and was met with so many barriers that even the best radar couldn’t penetrate. Still, she persisted

No pain, no gain. A phrase that has been played out to oblivion. But here’s the truth: stepping out of your comfort zone—physically and mentally—is the pathway to growth. Yes, it’s painful. Yes, it can straight up suck. Explorers understand that well. Still, they learn to use discomfort like a compass that leads them to their destination. And you can too.

Whether you're a budding leader, an intrepid traveler, or simply someone seeking personal growth, these books are the compass to your inner explorer.

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Here are some of my favorite quotes from explorers that help guide me. I hope they prove useful for you too.

How do explorers stick to goals when they are so often huge, complicated, and have never been done before? Pretty much by the book, you’ll be glad to know.

Think this guy had doubts? He sure did. Learn the first step to overcoming doubt and moving forward, like explorer Fridtjof Nansen.

There’s a simple reason explorers think past a typical person when considering their goals: the pinnacle achievement often comes in the middle of the journey. Here’s how thinking like an explorer can propel us farther than ever before.

Explorers know as well as anyone the value of giving credit to others. Though far from all do! Today we examine this skill and the secret to giving credit properly.