The Girl Who Climbed Everest: “This Is What the Mountain Taught Me About Myself”

Ever wondered what it takes to reach the top of the world? This week, Mercedes and Anastasia speak with Bonita Norris, the youngest person to summit both Mount Everest and reach the North Pole. Bonita started with no climbing experience, but she defied the odds and achieved her dreams by conquering some of the world’s tallest peaks. In this conversation, she shares how she overcame the challenges of securing a sponsor, and the ins & outs of preparing for her climb up Everest. Bonita describes her most memorable moments as a mountaineer, and shares how anyone can apply her learnings as a climber into their daily life. Tune in for hacks to perseverance, goal-setting, and staying motivated!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:42) How Bonita Got Started

(03:39) Bonita's Greatest Challenge

(06:14) Success and Failure Existing Side-By-Side

(08:51) Bonita's Top Three Tips

(12:27) Bonita As A Teenager

(15:12) The 'Mountain' of Gaining A Sponsor

(18:47) Here's Why You Should Not Give Up

(19:53) How Can I Manage External Doubt?

(24:45) How Can I Believe In Myself?

(28:14) Training For Everest: Physical vs Mental Prep

(30:56) Release What You Cannot Control

(31:54) Bonita's Craziest + Best Memory From Mt. Everest

(35:33) What Is Bonita's Greatest Learning From Mountaineering?

(36:17) The Importance of A Team

(39:42) Adventure's Impact On Our Happiness

(43:31) What Brings Bonita A Small Bit of Happiness?

(45:24) Key Takeaways