Climbs Quote by Alex Honnold
“I've walked away from more climbs than I can count, just because I sensed that things were not quite right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2019 Big Wall Climbing Podcast, Alex Honnold
Recognizing when a situation feels off and choosing to disengage protects safety and integrity.
In simple terms: Leave when something feels wrong.
Key Takeaway
Trust your intuition and step back.
Themes
self‑awareness
risk management
integrity
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
personal growth
When to use this quote
- mountaineering
- career choices
- relationships
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
decision‑making
intuition
personal safety
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored a warning sign?
- What criteria help you decide to quit?
A Different Perspective
Walking away may mean missing opportunities if fear overrides judgment.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
