I think I'd like to stay anchoring because, number one, I'm learning a lot, and I love it when I'm learning. And number two, I also have the luxury of a stable life.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Once I graduated from university, I wanted to climb and be outdoors as much as possible. I worked as a part-time carpenter and kept up a relationship with The North Face. One thing led to another, and I'm lucky to be where I am now. It was a circuitous path with lots of adventure throughout.
Working out anchors my day.
On the other hand, I have devoted so much energy to reach the top that I accept the stress of being there.
I never wanted to be an anchor for 25 years, and suddenly I wanted to be one.
I feel secure in my life, and I'm happy with where I'm at. I realise in some ways how enchanted my life's been. I could have ended up on a bench outside Stoke station begging for money. I was one of the lucky ones.
I've always had a desire to live on the outside. That's where I'm most comfortable.
I think, for me, my goal is to continue to be teachable. I can't see around corners, but I want to be able to walk enough in my life where I go around more corners than I ever thought I could go around.
I always like to keep myself moving.
What I have learned over the years is to try to stay in the moment.
I always like to preserve my freedom. I've never really been attached to any place; that's probably why I kept moving. I like to evolve.