Mind Over Mountains, Earthquake on Everest: Alex Staniforth

“I was on Mount Everest and the earthquake hit. I was 19 thinking, yeah that’s it” explains Alex Staniforth, Motivational Speaker, Adventurer and Founder of Mind Over Mountains.

At nine years old, Alex encountered a mild form of epilepsy which was the catalyst for a lot of challenges at school, including bullying, for being regarded as “different”. After developing a stammer which crippled Alex’s confidence and self-esteem, he discovered the outdoors.

With the drive to push boundaries, and thirst for adventure, Alex set out to summit Mount Everest in 2015. However, fate had an unexpected twist and whilst deep in the Khumbu Icefall, the April 2015 Nepal earthquake hit, and Alex was at the epicentre of danger.

Combating the aftermath of this experience, soul-searching, survivor’s guilt, and acceptance followed. Testing his resolve and forcing him to confront his own fears and limitations.

Take your challenges and turn them into opportunities. Alex was told, “You must grow from this otherwise it's going to grow on you”.

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