There is a beginning and end to all life - and to all human endeavors. Species evolve and die off. Empires rise, then break apart. Businesses grow, then fold. There are no exceptions. I'm OK with all that. Yet it pains me to bear witness to the sixth great extinction, where we humans are directly responsible for the extirpation of so many wonderful creatures and invaluable indigenous cultures. It saddens me to observe the plight of our own species; we appear to be incapable of solving our problems.
Yvon ChouinardThe whole purpose of climbing something like Everest is to effect some sort of spiritual and physical gain. But if you compromise the process youโre an asshole when you start out and an asshole when you get back.
Yvon ChouinardI purposely try to hire people who are really self-motivated and good at what they do, and then I just leave them alone.
Yvon ChouinardIf you want to understand the entrepreneur, study the juvenile delinquent. The delinquent is saying with his actions, โThis sucks, Iโm going to do my own thing.โ
Yvon Chouinard