Cory Richards - The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within

The speaker shares their journey as a National Geographic photographer and professional climber, detailing their experiences climbing Everest without oxygen. They reflect on the symbolic significance of mountains and how their climbing journey led to personal insights and growth. The narrative emphasizes the internal journey over external achievements, highlighting the importance of storytelling in understanding oneself.

What was the speaker's initial connection to climbing?

• Their parents were climbers and skiers.

• They were inspired by a famous climber.

• They read about it in a book.

• They saw it in a movie.

What unique challenge did the speaker face while climbing Everest?

• Climbing without a guide

• Climbing without oxygen

• Climbing with a large group

• Climbing during a storm

How did the speaker describe their experience at the summit of Everest?

• It was a moment of solitude and reflection.

• It was a disappointing experience.

• It was crowded with other climbers.

• It was a chaotic and noisy environment.

What do mountains symbolize according to the speaker?

• A source of physical fitness

• A metaphor for life's struggles and spirituality

• A place for adventure

• A barrier to overcome

Why did the speaker find climbing Everest significant?

• It was the most dangerous mountain.

• It represented the end of the knowable earth.

• It was the easiest mountain to climb.

• It was the first mountain they climbed.

What realization did the speaker have about their climbing journey?

• They should climb with more people.

• They should focus on external achievements.

• They were repeating the same lessons.

• They needed to climb more mountains.

What does the speaker suggest is fundamental about storytelling?

• It's about external adventures.

• It's about achieving goals.

• It's about entertaining others.

• It's about internal journeys.