This conversation is about the wilderness expedition of Guy Reams and his motivation to explore the wild. He shares quotations from his favorite outdoor authors, including Henry David Thoreau. The quotes emphasize the importance of renewing oneself each day, awakening to a higher life, and living deliberately. Reams discusses the significance of morning time and the awakening of intelligences. He also reflects on the effort to throw off sleep and the ability of man to elevate his life through conscious endeavor. The conversation concludes with a discussion on living deliberately and experiencing the essence of life. Keywords wilderness expedition, motivation, exploration, renewing oneself, awakening, living deliberately, morning time, conscious endeavor, essence of life Takeaways Renew yourself completely each day and awaken to a higher life. Morning is a time of awakening and the birthplace of poetry, art, and memorable actions. To live deliberately is to live deeply and experience the essence of life. Conscious endeavor can elevate one's life and affect the quality of each day. The wilderness offers an opportunity to connect with nature and discover the essential facts of life. Titles Conscious Endeavor: Elevating Your Life Living Deliberately: Experiencing the Essence of Life Sound Bites "Renew thyself completely each day." "All poets and heroes like Mem Nun are the children of Aurora." "We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake." Chapters 00:00 Preparation for the Wilderness Expedition 01:06 Renewing Yourself Each Day 04:28 Living Deliberately 05:23 Exploring the Wilderness