Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is an avid journaller, comedian, writer, and mountaineer, David Mauro. During his adventures climbing the seven summits, David kept daily journals. A compilation of his journals eventually led to his fun and quirky book, The Altitude Journals. The way he puts it, it is a seven-year journey from the lowest point in his life to the highest point on earth.

David has summited all the Seven Summits but
does not really consider himself a climber. He was not born a mountaineer. Interestingly,
David is a financial planner and he used to be part of a comedy improv where he
has worked with some of the best in the business. David also shares about how a
recurring dream had led him to a great decision in his life.

In this episode, and in his book too, David’s storytelling
is well woven, and you will get to see the quirky comedy writer that he is. You
will also get to learn deep life lessons from a mountaineer who has climbed all
the tallest mountains and how David sends a message that we should all find joy
in the little things.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* David talks about relationships with yourself
and with others* David’s view on love and nature* How setting goals and thinking about these and
being in the moment can affect you* How to deal with risk and pain* How David started his climbing adventures and eventually
writing his book

Quotes:

“Fear of failure holds us back in a lot of
things, big or small, all throughout your life.” – David Mauro

“When you literally feel that you have nothing
left to lose, you are bulletproof!” – David Mauro

“You have to go into the experience with an
open mind and heart and jus trust that it will make sense at some point.” –
David Mauro

“Love is not a creation of the man-made world;
it is a creation of nature and you’ve got to play by nature’s rules. Which
means, if you are going to experience the fullness of beauty or love, you’re
going to have to accept personal risks.” – David Mauro

“Nature says that the return is commensurate
with the risk. And if you risk yourself completely, the reward will be on a
scale that is unimaginable.” – David Mauro

“Sometimes it takes someone outside the
problem to understand it.” – David Mauro

“Shared experiences are the most valuable.” –
David Mauro

Continue the Adventure:

David J.
Mauro

The Altitude Journals

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