Tag: Men’s Core 2024

„I think my time at Quest gave me physical and mental strength, along with the experience, to not jump over that line recklessly. But also taught me to not stay way below it, so I would miss opportunities.

In summary, my time at Quest Africa has been transformative, both personally and professionally. Embracing new challenges, stepping out of my comfort zone, and developing mental and physical strength have been crucial learnings for my future. The journey has taught me the value of risk-taking, mental endurance, and teamwork, while also refining my sense of tidiness and extreme ownership.“

„I learned to take responsibility for my actions, focus on small habits, and appreciate life without material comforts. I’ve grown in my ability to take advice, stay disciplined in the face of discomfort, and balance my personal goals with healthy boundaries.“

„Quest taught me as a person to be exactly what I am but even more. I got time to reflect and to think on what I want to do and to be more confident in myself and my decision making….
Optimistic thinking and showing appreciation to simpler things has really made my day here at Quest plenty of times.

Throughout the last (almost) 7 months I probably did more than I have ever done in that time span before. Quest gave me so many opportunities to try out things and gain experiences. And with each of them, I grew and gained knowledge.

Whenever I need motivation for things I do, I can look back on the great stuff I have accomplished so far and use that as power source to do more great things. Also, simple capabilities like all the building skills, knowing how to fix my bike when it breaks down, navigating with a GPS, and knowing a lot more about myself are examples of things I know now, that make me feel like I am a big step ahead of the pre-Quest-Robert.
Graduating from Quest is not the end of my journey to grow and better myself. I rather see it as a solid base and a motivation to keep developing myself, also in completely different areas and to always strive for more.“

„Here at Quest and from now on I’m also trying to appreciate every single moment to make those moments last forever.

Quest opened my eyes – the easy way is never the one that leads to success. Getting up early, making your bed and exercising is a habit I want to get into. It’s probably the hardest thing to do during the day, but you do something productive right at the start of the day and everything will feel easier afterwards. You can get so much done during the day and when you look back, you can be proud of yourself for having done so much. It makes you happy.

Quest taught me different self-discipline techniques like creating habits to maintain focus or embracing the suck, which means to push through and finish your work even when it sucks. It is now up to me to maintain these techniques in order to become more productive, more resilient, happier and more fulfilled in my everyday life.

The crazy thing is that these are probably some of the most important things I’ve ever learned. I’ve learned how to be more productive than ever. I learned that discipline and productivity are essential to being successful and happy. I realised that I can be happier than ever by doing the things that fulfil me. I realised how important it is to have goals and internal motivation. I have learned to focus on the positive things and appreciate the moment. Through these lessons and many more, I have been given the opportunity to find my purpose and be the best version of myself.“