I am just not convinced that gambling away one's life is the right approach to work-life balance :-)
There are countless other breathtaking things to do and see that are less dangerous. But I don't want to judge it - I simply can not relate.
Maybe one thing could be said for the kid, that he is "hacking" a loophole in society to finance his mountaineering ambitions, namely a fascination with records and young age. Is it a coincidence that at the moment several kids are trying to break the record for being the youngest person to sail around the world? He is now at a unique position to get financing for his project, which would not be possible at a later time of his life.
So if it really is just about seeing stunning mountain scenery and finding the money for it, maybe I can relate a little bit.
I'd rather be the youngest person ever who finds the cure for seven types of cancer or whatever...
I definitely see what you mean. I think I relate to it because I have a desire to break away from the monotony of the corporate world. It all depends on the circumstances you're in and what your own personal goals are.
There are countless other breathtaking things to do and see that are less dangerous. But I don't want to judge it - I simply can not relate.
Maybe one thing could be said for the kid, that he is "hacking" a loophole in society to finance his mountaineering ambitions, namely a fascination with records and young age. Is it a coincidence that at the moment several kids are trying to break the record for being the youngest person to sail around the world? He is now at a unique position to get financing for his project, which would not be possible at a later time of his life.
So if it really is just about seeing stunning mountain scenery and finding the money for it, maybe I can relate a little bit.
I'd rather be the youngest person ever who finds the cure for seven types of cancer or whatever...