The DS had told us the parameters – run, you pass; walk, you fail. - Bear Grylls

You climb only because the mountain allows it. If it says wait, then you must wait, and when it allows you to go, then you must struggle and strain in the thin air with all your might. Listening to the mountain and having patience on it are the keys to survival.

The single greatest antidote to fear is not courage.
It's action.
Courage is a muscle you build by doing things you're afraid of.

Life has taught me to be very cautious of a man with a dream, especially a man who has teetered on the edge of life. It gives a fire and recklessness inside that is hard to quantify. It can also make them fun to be around.