Worlds Greatest Climber: I Shouldn't Have Attempted That Climb!

Alex Honnold, a professional climber known for free soloing, explores the balance between calculated risk and intentional living. He recounts his upbringing, marked by unemotional parental relationships and a drive for high performance, which shaped his approach to fear and risk assessment. Honnold details his early career living in a van, his training regimen, and the mindset required to free solo, emphasizing the importance of incremental preparation and managing fear through experience. He contrasts his calculated approach to risk with the unintentional risks taken by most people. He also discusses the role of his foundation, which supports community solar projects, as a means of making a tangible, positive impact.