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I climbed the vertical height of Mount Everest in 36 hours—it turned me into 'a new version of myself'
"I'm proud to say I earned the coveted Red Hat, awarded to participants who finish the event. But that was never the real prize," says Kristy Ellmer, a managing director and senior partner at BCG.
TL;DR
- The author's hobby became 'collecting new experiences,' leading her to commit to annual challenging events.
- She completed the 29029 challenge in Wyoming, climbing the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest (29,029 feet) 19 times in 36 hours.
- The experience fostered personal growth, teaching her commitment, discipline, and resilience.
- Writing down commitments and revisiting them regularly helped her stay on track.
- She used techniques like focusing on immediate steps and finding value in the training process.
- Seeking support from coaches and mentors, and celebrating small wins were crucial for motivation.
- The transformation led her to identify as an endurance athlete and bestselling author.