Modern Wisdom #256 - Nims Purja MBE - Climbing The Fourteen Highest Mountains On Earth
Dec 10, 2020
Nims Purja MBE, a remarkable mountaineer and former SBS operative, shares his thrilling journey of scaling the 14 highest mountains in just 7 months. He discusses the extraordinary limits of human potential and how a strong sense of purpose can overcome extreme fatigue. Nims reflects on climate change's impact on these majestic peaks and the importance of collective environmental action among climbers. He also shares intense moments from mountain rescues and the daunting challenges faced while climbing K2 in winter, inspiring listeners to persevere in their own challenges.
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Leaving Security for a Purpose
- Nims Purja left a secure job and pension to climb the 14 death zone mountains.
- This was driven by a purpose bigger than himself, family, or financial gain.
Purpose Fuels Success
- Nims believes that purpose overcomes challenges, drawing from his own life.
- He went from an underprivileged child to Special Forces, against the odds.
Overcoming Challenges
- Turn negativity and challenges into positivity to achieve success.
- Find your talent, commit to it, and work hard to become number one.
