This week on A Heart for Space, Dr. Eiman Jahangir embarks on an exploration of the power of curiosity, perseverance, and lifelong learning with explorer and former Explorers Club president Richard Wiese.Richard shares how a childhood filled with outdoor adventure and scientific curiosity helped shape a life dedicated to discovery. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at age eleven to producing award-winning television and leading one of the world's most renowned exploration organizations, he reflects on the unexpected turns, setbacks, and opportunities that defined his journey.Their conversation traverses the roles that confidence and resilience play in pursuing unconventional paths, the importance of becoming the author of your own story, and how some of life's greatest lessons come not from standing on the summit, but from learning how to recover when things don't go according to plan.Richard also offers a fascinating look inside The Explorers Club, sharing why he believes the future of exploration lies not only in discovering new places, but in discovering new perspectives by elevating diverse voices and fostering a deeper understanding of the world around us.Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/