Episode 50 - Her Why | LeAnne Rodriguez

The 29029 Podcast

Every episode we start by asking “What’s your Everest?” or your biggest goal or challenge in life. BUT there is another question that lies beyond the pronouncement of a goal or something you want to accomplish and it’s a bit more complex. Why?

Why do you want to challenge yourself?

Why do you want to sacrifice time and money?

Why is THIS so important?

Why?

I was scrolling through my instagram feed the other day and came across this post by 29029 alumni, LeAnne Rodriguez.

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I was struggling with my WHY the other day. 🤍

You know the “why are you climbing again?”🤍

I used to laugh and say it’s my drug. 🤍

But last week I made a promise to myself that I would stop joking to hide the pain. 🤍

Why do I want to be back on that mountain every year? 🤍

Because on that mountain …

-no one cares about my past

-no one is gossiping

-EVERYONE is cheering each other on every step

-your mountain friends will love you FOREVER.

-there’s no snide remarks or jealousy on that mountain. We are all in awe of each other.

-no one really cares what you do for work. They just want to know why you are on the mountain.

-the mountain makes you realize that you are amazing all by yourself

-the mountain stories will be ones you cherish forever

So the next time you wonder why someone is doing something make sure you are also truly wanting to know. 🤍

Find your mountain my friends.

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I had watched LeAnne climb Snowbasin and then Jackson Hole and knew I would see her again in Sun Valley this season. She always radiated light and hope, but I knew there was something behind her words in this post. I wanted to know more. I wanted to know Why? Every mountain has a beginning, so let’s start there……

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