I find the contrast with alpinism very interesting. Instead of an enemy trying to kill you, it's a combination of nature and your own ambition. Ambition is an

I find the contrast with alpinism very interesting. Instead of an enemy trying to kill you, it's a combination of nature and your own ambition. Ambition is an essential part of it, because mountains are harmless if you stay away from them. Enemies come after you. Some people (and companies and countries) need enemies to get that sense of clarity and purpose. Maybe that's because they don't take their own goals seriously enough. It would be good if they could learn, because wars, competitive alpinism, and recklessly agressive business are so destructive.