The Hook
Extreme jobs and adventure journalism
About This Conversation
Jim Clash writes about extreme sports and those who do them at Forbes. However, he doesn't just write about them. He does them! Listen in to some of his adventures along with his advice for how to get a job like his.
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
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Guest Bio
Jim Clash writes about extreme adventure and those who do it at Forbes. Journalists and writers usually interview, write, edit, and then repeat in order to produce quality stories. However, writer Jim Clash decided that interviewing the daring people who perform impressive athletic and adventurous stunts wouldn’t provide enough insight into exactly what they were accomplishing. Instead, Mr. Clash decided to step out of his comfort zone and take part in the escapades he writes about! From bobsledding with an Olympic team to getting shot while wearing a stylish, bulletproof jacket, he’s done a variety of impressive and crazy feats in his time as a writer. Jim Clash not only provides us with entertaining articles, but he also helps us understand some of the crazy accomplishments out there in the world. As he says, he truly has the best job ever.
If you would like to check out his articles visit: forbes.com/sites/jimclash
If you would like to watch some of his crazy feats visit: youtube.com/user/jimclash
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