15 people around the world living with no regrets - Matador Network
PART OF WHY I TRAVEL is because I want to live my life with absolutely no regrets — I want to fill my life with exciting experiences, so I can look back and say, “Damn…my life was good, huh?”
In an era dominated by media pressures to conform in all aspects of our lives — to look a certain way, live a certain way, love a certain way — it can be hard to keep motivated. Considering this, I thought searching for individuals who are actively living life with “no regrets” would prove to be difficult. But to be honest, I could list another 15, or 30, if I had to.
What does it mean to live a life with no regrets? How much of yourself do you have to give to the world? These qualities, and the individuals who uphold them, are proof that no-regrets-living is entirely possible.
Shannon Galpin – Showing the world what “Girl Power” really means
Feminism has brought us a long way, but there are many places around the world where women’s rights are in desperate need of championing. Matador Ambassador Shannon Galpin founded the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, which helps bring educational opportunities to people suffering from governmental oppression. In 2012, Shannon was recognized by National Geographic as a 2013 Adventurer of the Year for her work helping girls and women in Afghanistan find a voice in their communities. Part of this initiative was supporting the Afghan National Cycling Team, which gave women in Afghanistan a chance to participate in competitive cycling. Shannon’s first book, Streets of Afghanistan: Bridging Cultures through Art, is available for purchase.
Chad Pregracke – Not letting a little garbage stand in his way
Chad goes beyond what’s expected of a typical sanitation worker — he’s dedicated his life to cleaning up the trash that accumulates along the Mississippi River. It takes courage to do a job no one else wants to do, especially one that Chad fully realized was disgusting, but knew would ultimately improve the lives of others. His selflessness helps him live a life of no regrets in that he recognizes how even one person can make a huge impact; Chad started on his own, but now helps organize over 70,000 volunteers to perform similar community cleanups around the country. Together with his nonprofit, Living Lands & Waters, Chad has collected more than 7 million pounds of trash in the past 15 years.
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