On this episode of The Hard Way podcast with Joe De Sena, elite high-altitude mountaineer David Göttler talks with Spartan's founder about his decision to turn around just 100 meters from Everest without oxygen, using fear as data at 8,000 meters, and why getting down is mandatory. They break down decision rules, ego control, endurance, and training mental toughness before the crisis hits.
Hard standards matter. Disciplined decisions win. Resilience must hold when energy and clarity drop.
Listen to the podcast in its entirety above.
