Lessons from the Wild: “The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life” book mini summary
Finding Your Track: Life Lessons from Lion Tracking
Ever thought about what tracking a lion could teach you about life? Sounds like a leap, right? But stick with me here. Imagine you’re out in the wild, eyes glued to the earth, reading the story told by the marks left behind. It’s not just about finding a lion; it’s about being so present, so in the moment, that everything else fades away. That’s what Boyd Varty’s “The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life” got me thinking about, and trust me, there’s a lot to unpack from just following tracks in the dirt.
Living in the Now: A Tracker’s Wisdom
I’ve always had a thing with the present. As an engineer, my brain’s wired to think ahead, always planning the next step. But here’s the kicker: the present is like a ghost. Think about it for a sec, and poof, it’s gone. Yet, for a tracker, the present is everything. “Life is immediate. There is no future. If you have money, you spend. If you have food, you eat.” It hit me hard, challenging my save-for-tomorrow mindset and pushing me to live more in the here and now.
Seeing the Unseen
“Track awareness is how attuned you are to what is around you.” It’s not just about spotting a paw print; it’s about…
