13. "We had to raise about a million ..."

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13. "We had to raise about a million ..."

What should you do if what stands between you and something you really want, is the thing you don't have? Or don't even want. Everest climber breaks down how he did it (2of3 w/ Eddie Taylor).

Thalia Toha

Feb 01, 2024

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And what if you don’t have to convince people to get what you deserve?

It’s weird sometimes to think about what life asks us to do.

I'm here chatting with Eddie Taylor, who is a chemistry teacher turned Patagonia athlete and mountain climber of Denali, Aconcagua and Mount Everest. Oh, and let’s not forget his role as “booger-blower” father—which is definitely more impressive than Everest.

We talked about the expensive cost of an Everest expedition (about $100,000 per person). With a team of 10 people, they had to raise over $1 million. Which seemed impossible. Especially on a teacher’s salary. Until they did a few things.

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