Look, I’m not saying you have to climb a literal mountain. But the next time you see that number—800 to 1,200 people per year—remember this: none of them started their day thinking they’d summit Everest. They started with a single step, a boring training session, and a decision to try.
So here’s your uplifting note, delivered straight from base camp: the world is full of ordinary people doing wildly improbable things. You’re one of them. Whether you’re learning a new language, starting a business, or simply getting through Tuesday, you’re already climbing. The only difference between you and those 800 summiters is that they decided to go on record with it.
Go Ahead—Make Your Own Line
So, how many people climb Mount Everest each year? Enough to prove it’s possible. And that’s way more inspiring than any number. Now, go find your own peak—and don’t forget to enjoy the oxygen-rich views along the way.
