Everest Quote by Jay Hodge
““Climb Mount Everest with a gorilla on your back and you will understand the impact waste has on your processes””
About This Quote
Carrying a heavy burden while attempting a great feat reveals how waste hinders progress.
In simple terms: Waste impedes achievement.
Key Takeaway
Eliminate waste to succeed.
Themes
efficiency
challenge
growth
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- project planning
- personal development
- environmental impact
Key Concepts
resource management
obstacle analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What waste do you carry?
- How does removing waste change outcomes?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex processes.
![“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)
![“Because it is there [famous explanation for wanting to climb Mount Everest].” quote by George Leigh Mallory](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/602/george-leigh-mallory-29300_climbs_because-it-is-there-famous-explanation-f_125998.jpg)
