This week, Mark and Melis talk to Jason Weiss about summiting Mount Everest.
"You never conquer a mountain. Mountains cannot be conquered. You conquer yourself." – Jim Whitaker
Topics discussed:
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<li>Inspiration for photography and climbing</li>
<li>Tipping point to create a life of passion and leave a life of security</li>
<li>Processing grief</li>
<li>Climbing Mount Everest: the training, the climb, the summit, the comedown</li>
<li>Bringing the lessons from the mountains into everyday life</li>
<li>Nature as a healing force</li>
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Links mentioned in this episode:
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<li><a href="https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/">https://www.jasonweissphotography.com/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasonweissphotography/">https://www.instagram.com/jasonweissphotography/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://evokeendurance.com/">https://evokeendurance.com/</a></li>
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