"Sometimes experience is an obstacle because you cast your future based on your past experience."Yossi Ghinsberg
Yossi Ghinsberg Quotes
Israeli - Adventurer|April 25, 1959
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Yossi Ghinsberg Quotes
Read Yossi Ghinsberg quotes on adventure, experience and youth from the Israeli adventurer who survived weeks alone in the Bolivian Amazon.
"I was young, out of the military service in Israel. I was looking for a big adventure, and I was searching for it."Yossi Ghinsberg
AdventureYouth
"I went through big things at too young of an age, but, naturally, when you're young you're also adventurous."Yossi Ghinsberg
YouthCourage
"I'd say that the only trauma I've suffered was existential."Yossi Ghinsberg
ResilienceReflection
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About Yossi Ghinsberg
Israeli - Adventurer | Born April 25, 1959
# Yossi Ghinsberg Quotes
Yossi Ghinsberg is an Israeli adventurer, author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In 1981, after finishing his military service, he set out on an expedition into the Bolivian Amazon, became separated from his companions, and survived alone in the rainforest for about three weeks before being rescued.
He told the story in his bestselling book "Jungle" (also published as "Lost in the Jungle"), which was later made into the 2017 film "Jungle." His quotes reflect his love of adventure and what he learned about experience and the unknown.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Yossi Ghinsberg and these famous quotes.
Who is Yossi Ghinsberg?
Yossi Ghinsberg is an Israeli adventurer, author and speaker, known for surviving alone in the Bolivian Amazon rainforest in 1981.
What book did Yossi Ghinsberg write?
He wrote "Jungle" (also titled "Lost in the Jungle"), a bestselling account of his survival in the Amazon.
Is there a movie about Yossi Ghinsberg?
Yes, the 2017 film "Jungle," starring Daniel Radcliffe, is based on his story.
What is Yossi Ghinsberg's most famous quote?
A thoughtful line is "Sometimes experience is an obstacle because you cast your future based on your past experience."