Outline for a lightning talk on the benefits of solos

solo_lightning_talk_outline

Background
  Mission of Colorado Outward Bound
  My role
  Purpose of the talk - discuss the merits of one small aspect of an Outward Bound course

Ways that the mission is achieved
  Living outside for 3 weeks
  Mountaineering
  Walking
  Rock climbing
  Peaks
  Service
  SOLO - come to characterize Outward Bound in the US
  
Origins of solo
  Story from 1962
  Shift from survival focus to introspection
  
Logistics of solo
  3 days and 3 nights
  Spots / tree Islands (limited area)
  Sleeping bag, pad, tarp, journal, pencil, whistle
  
Testimonials
  Clarity
  Challenge
  Peace
  Self-discovery
  “Most productive 3 days of my life” paradox

Applying this to your own life
  Compare to meditation - take a risk and try to go a little longer
  Its not about starving yourself in the middle of nowhere
  Being able to look inward - and if you’re looking for a crash course
  Be alone, completely alone in the wilderness
  An afternoon of solitude in your backyard or a 5-day solo trip
  Time well spent
  
Close with the “Oriah the dreamer” quote (maybe)