deVere Investor Insight - Q1 2021

Investor Insight // Q1 - 2021 25 What tends to hold us back from being successful is not the inability to do something, but the disbelief that you could really do it. Nirmal “Nims” Purja is a former Gurkha and British Special Forces member who beat all odds to climb all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre-high mountains in a record- breaking 189 days. Nims pointed out that the logistics and fundraising were the main challenge of his objective, although “no one believed it could be done. Some people made a joke out of it.” He went on to say, “The main thing is to believe in it. That you can give 100%. But in all honesty the most emotional moment was when we succeeded in persuading the Chinese to open Shishapangma just for our Despite being told that his ambitions were “too risky,” Nims sold his house and resigned from his job in the Special Boat Service, after the Royal Navy to take up the new challenge. As it can be highlighted, the Nepalese former British army soldier faced both physical and mental struggles ahead of and during his journey. His story also conveys that it is not just about you and your goals. Whilst ongoing his challenge, Nims saved other climbers who had found themselves in trouble. “For me it’s not about ego. It’s about principles. You can’t call yourself a climber and not help in that situation.” He went on to point out that his records will be broken in the future and stated that it the hunger and determination will help improve our lives. “Records are made to be broken. Someone one day will come along and be stronger. People are only limited by their imagination. If you don’t dream, then you won’t do it. Human beings are capable of doing amazing things.” team.” Moreover, what Nims pointed out is that there were many moments in which he could have given up and went back to challenges he had already conquered – but his determination was strong enough to go on. “It was crazy, but I made it happen. It’s part of my Special Forces training. You’re taught to come up with solutions, not look for excuses.”