--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But [Everett] and McCandless, at least…" description: "\"But [Everett] and McCandless, at least they tried to follow their dream. That’s what was great about them. They tried. Not many do.\" — Jon Krakauer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a0/jon-krakauer-1557_dream_but-everett-and-mccandless-at-least-they_70025.png" --- # But \[Everett\] and McCandless, at least they tried to… ![“But [Everett] and McCandless, at least they tried to follow their dream. That’s what was great about them. They tried. Not many do.” quote by Jon Krakauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a0/jon-krakauer-1557_dream_but-everett-and-mccandless-at-least-they_70025.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a0/jon-krakauer-1557_dream_but-everett-and-mccandless-at-least-they_70025.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a0/jon-krakauer-1557_dream_but-everett-and-mccandless-at-least-they_70025.png) > “But \[Everett\] and McCandless, at least they tried to follow their dream. That’s what was great about them. They tried. Not many do.” [Jon Krakauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jon-krakauer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Celebrates the courage to pursue personal aspirations despite odds, highlighting effort over outcome. **In simple terms:** Valorizing effort over success Key Takeaway Trying is commendable Themes courage dream pursuit perseverance individualism risk-taking Mood inspirational reflective Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career change - creative projects - adventure planning Key Concepts personal ambition heroic effort Practical Applications - motivation workshops - leadership training Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to truly try? - How can we value effort in society? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Dream](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dream/) [Dreams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dreams/) [Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/) ## Related quotes > [I tried to follow Ben Graham's ideas.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-schloss/i-tried-to-follow-ben-graham-s-ideas/) [Walter Schloss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-schloss/) > [Actually, now I don't even eat that much anymore. 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