Krzysztof Wielicki: What matters most today?

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Written By Jane Knap

The Story of Krzysztof Wielicki, a Global Icon of Himalayan Mountaineering // Scope: researcher, co-interviewer, editor, transcriptionist. February 19, 2022.

The captivating story of Krzysztof Wielicki, one of the 20 members of the legendary winter expedition to Mount Everest in 1979-1980, reveals a profound perspective on life. Beyond the realm of sports and achievements, Wielicki emphasizes the significance of family, friendships, a sense of community and belonging, empathy, and experiencing life to the fullest. To truly grasp this perspective, one must adopt long-term thinking, while resisting the allure of short-term gains that dominate our choices in the present.

“In today's world, there are so many temptations to take shortcuts, to skip important sections where we acquire knowledge and experience because we want to quickly achieve the success we see on social media, for example. I followed the classic path in gaining experience, that is, slowly. A multitude of experiences breeds distance and knowledge capital.” [Krzysztof Wielicki]

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