Bear Grylls - From SAS to TV Star

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12/08/17 • 13 min

Tribe of Mentors is a new short-form podcast from bestselling author and early-stage investor, Tim Ferriss. This episode features Bear Grylls, one of the most recognized faces of outdoor survival and adventure. Bear spent three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, servings with 21 SAS. It was there that he perfected many of the skills he now showcases on television. His Emmy-nominated show Man vs. Wild/Born Survivor became one of the most-watched programs on the planet with an estimated audience of 1.2 billion. On his hit NBC adventure show Running Wild, he takes some of the world's best-known starts on incredible adventures, including former President Barack Obama, Ben Stiller, Kate Winslet, ac Efron, and Channing Tatum. He has authored 20 books, including the #1 best-selling autobiography, Mud, Sweat & Tears.

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