Climber Alex Honnold became a legend with his free solo ascents, no ropes, on massive walls. Some worship him. Others call him a madman chasing death.
In this video, Alex shares his epic free-solo climb of El Capitan, 2,307 meters tall. He started preparing a decade earlier, scaling it with a partner and ropes.
You decide if that’s cautious or not. Such slow, steady method clashes with a reckless urge to leave this world. It’s how a creative soul tackles a grand challenge.
Here’s the truth. What looks like insane risk to the average eye is just another day for a gifted pro. Think of the stride of an old man and a child—the old man fears tripping, the child falls over and over.
It all comes down to resilience, margin, degrees of freedom—different for everyone. But hone your talent, train for a decade, and your projects will seem like magic.
Nicknames like these aren’t handed out for nothing:
Diego “Golden Boy” Maradona,
Wayne “Great One” Gretzky,
Earvin “Magic” Johnson,
Usain “Lightning” Bolt,
Mike “Iron” Tyson.
Only a few masters can judge a master’s risks.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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