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I Climbed Everest – Here's What It Taught Me About Business
This wasn’t about a view or a photo op. It was a mental reset. And it changed everything.


Peak Mindset: What Climbing Everest Taught Me About Leadership, Business & Getting Sh*t Done
A few months ago, I set off on one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
And no, I didn’t summit Everest (yet), I hiked to Base Camp.
But here’s the thing: Everest Base Camp isn’t just a trek. It’s a mirror. A high-altitude reality check that strips back your excuses, tests your grit, and forces you to ask yourself: What am I actually made of?
The , team sat down with me after the climb, and we talked about it all:
What freezing at -15°C teaches you about mental resilience
Why business and mountains are more alike than you think
How I used leadership skills at 5,000m to get my team to the end
Why I’ll never aim for 20% growth again (hint: it’s not big enough)
This wasn’t about the badge or the bragging rights, it was about proving something to myself. I’m all in on every challenge I take on, whether it’s scaling a mountain or scaling a company. And I’ll be honest: this climb changed how I show up.
👇 Read the full article here:
Peak Mindset – Emirates Man Interview →
💭 Final thought:
If there’s something you’ve been putting off because it feels too big, too uncomfortable, or too risky, that’s the thing you probably need to do.
Get the right tools, find your team, and then take the first bloody step. No one’s coming to save you.
Let me know what your “Everest” is.
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