If 'yourself' is being given false information (deceit), manipulated by charisma, or by methods of covert indoctrination.
As for the pioneer spirit, South Africa was settled by people who got their by using maps. Columbus was adventurous, but before he set out on his voyage in 1492, he had become an experienced sailor, had a compass, could navigate using the stars, and--he had maps.
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