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“On my job I end up jumping out of planes. Last week I got in an 18-wheeler and drove down a runway onto a skid track. The week before that they put me in a car and sunk me to the bottom of a lake to see if I could escape without an oxygen tank.” quote by Rick Mercer
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“On my job I end up jumping out of planes. Last week I got in an 18-wheeler and drove down a runway onto a skid track. The week before that they put me in a car and sunk me to the bottom of a lake to see if I could escape without an oxygen tank.”

Rick Mercer

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Rick Mercer Report, 2015

The speaker describes extreme, unconventional training tests that push physical and mental limits.

In simple terms: Testing limits with daring challenges.

Key Takeaway

Embrace bold experiences to discover capabilities.

Themes

adventure risk self-discovery

Mood

thrilling intense

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team building retreats
  • military training
  • emergency response drills
  • personal growth programs

Key Concepts

extreme sports survival training psychological resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits have you set for yourself?
  • How would you prepare for a high‑risk challenge?
A Different Perspective

Such tests may be unsafe or impractical for most people.

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