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March 24, 2025 23 mins

In this episode of The We Are All Awesome Show, powered by WiddyUP, we sit down with Liam, a passionate adventurer whose love for skiing, climbing, and the great outdoors is shaping his future. He shares insights from his gap year, where he’s learned valuable lessons about maturity, overcoming failure, and finding success in pursuing your true passions. Liam’s journey to becoming a professional guide in mountaineering is an inspiring example of how embracing challenges and seeking mentorship can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.

Liam talks about the importance of role models in shaping his path and how his experiences with seasoned guides in the Tetons and beyond have influenced his approach to life and adventure. From the thrill of tackling Denali to the humility required to succeed in high-risk sports, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to turn their passion into a career. Tune in to hear about the highs and lows of mountain life, how to embrace failure, and why sometimes, it’s okay to turn back and try again.

#WeAreAllAwesomeShow #OutdoorAdventure #Skiing #Climbing #Mountaineering #GapYearJourney #AdventureLife #PassionToCareer #OutdoorGuiding #AdventureMentorship #LifeLessons #ChasingAdventure #SuccessThroughFailure #WiddyUP What you’ll learn:    

  1. Passion-Driven Career Path: Liam emphasizes the importance of pursuing what you love, like skiing and climbing, and how following your passion can lead to a fulfilling career, such as guiding or land management.
  2. Mentorship is Key: The episode highlights the significance of finding role models and mentors in your field, learning from their experiences, and using their guidance to shape your own journey.
  3. Embracing Failure for Growth: Liam shares how embracing failure and learning from setbacks is essential in both outdoor adventures and life, promoting the mindset that growth happens through trying, failing, and trying again. Quotes: 

"You really can't afford to not be mature about it when it comes to skiing and climbing." – Randy Narciso

"I mean, failure is part of it. It's how you get back up and keep going."– Carter Higley "I think especially in climbing and skiing, like with how risky it is. You really can't afford to not be mature about it."– Liam Sullivan

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