The Journey Itself Is My Home
FREEDOM IS FOUND IN INDIVIDUALITY!
You're one who wanders, adventures, finds extraordinary in the ordinary, marvels at the inner-workings of self as you journey towards freedom and self-expression, bathing in the wonders of nature-it is a form of spirituality-where you may truly BE. If ever there were an archetype that would sell all of their earthly possessions, purchase an airstream and make the open road home..It is you. Whether you're sleeping under the stars, planning to hike the Appalachian Trail, or find freedom living in Airbnb's across Amsterdam, Lisbon, Barcelona and London every three months you find freedom in discovering who you could be (rather who you are) in these different settings. As a matter of fact, the more you adventure....the more you travel....the more you experience....the more you uncover who you are. This is your obsession. Because frankly, being like anyone else and conforming to the coffin-shaped box where societal rules go to die.....Is just that...death.... or even worse....boring.
THE COMMON THREAD
So why build an Explorer brand? You first exist to discover who YOU are by exploring the world around you, THEN help others to honor their own 808's, create their own drum circles, and simply live better more fulfilling lives by leading them to new experiences and ways of thinking.
ON-BRAND BEHAVIOR
You create experiences that make people feel more ALIVE, CULTURED, and FREE. Under no circumstances will you push routine lest you die of shear boredom. Your messaging encourages others to escape, avoid conformity at all costs, and renounce the mundane while embracing autonomy and individuality.
SHADES OF THE EXPLORER ARCHETYPE
Adventurer | Seeker | Iconoclast | Wanderer | Indivdualist | Pilgrim | Anti-hero | Misfit
While there are universal truths about the Explorer archetype, there are shades to this! On one end of the spectrum, you may be someone who is unafraid to go where no one has been and discover new things, on the other end you may be a lone wolf (some may even call you a misfit) on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
THE BREAKDOWN:
Here is a quick and dirty hit list of traits, brand do's and dont's, themes, and In The Wild examples to inspire your sticky Explorer brand elements!
Adventurous
Open-Minded
Curious
Vanguard
Resourceful
Alive
Limitless
Cultured
Expansive
Spontaneity
Nature/Wide-open spaces
Frontier / Exploration
Expansive thinking
Push boundaries
New experiences
Hit the open road
Freedom/Independence
Be true to self
Individuality
Wander often
Boxes
Routines
Conformity
Safe/ Timidness
Inflexibility
Commitments
Boredom
Entrapment
Your offers lead your audience on a journey of self-discovery, escapism, or eradicating boredom. Consider:
Lead Magnet: Scavenger Hunts or Journey
Core Offer: An Experience (that feels spontaneous and exciting)
Premium Offer: Vacations/Retreats
On-brand themes + perspectives to jumpstart a brilliant brand story!
Angle//
Empathize with what it feels like to be trapped in an unfulfilling career or reality, to yearn for more excitement and adventure, and to feel "bigger" than your own life.
Lens//
Into the Woods/unknown
Going where no one's gone before
Escape from boredom
So little time, so much to experience
An epic adventure
Word bank//
Adventure
Voyage
Wild
Untamed
Free
Free-spirited
Quest
Rugged
Discover
Trail
Fierce
Fearless
Nomad
Native
Savage
Natural
True North
Be inspired by other Explorer brands out in the wild!
Starbucks
Jeep
Patagonia
Boy Scouts of America
Indiana Jones
James Bond
EXPLORER | INNOCENT | SAGE | HERO | MAGICIAN | REBEL | CREATOR | NURTURER | RULER | GUY/GIRL NEXT DOOR | LOVER | JESTER
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Credit:
The information shared within this article is based on the psychology-backed work of Margaret Mark & Carol S. Pearson as well as Margaret Hartwell and Joshua C. Chen.
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