Have you ever had a dream, a career aspiration, and a desire that has been so unrealistic that you never dared to chase it? Have you ever thought of being someone or achieving something that will define you for the rest of your life? Have you ever wondered ‘What your very own personal Everest was? Sauraj Jhingan is an alumnus of Symbiosis International University. He's a qualified mountaineer from the prestigious Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, a trained lifeguard from the Royal Life Saving Society, Australia, & certified skydiver of the Indian Parachuting Federation. Besides his national achievements, Sauraj has tremendous international climbing experience, having scaled the highest peak in Europe - Mt. Elbrus in Russia (twice), the highest peak in Africa - Mt. Kilimanjaro (twice), a one day speed ascent of the highest peak in the French Alps - Mt. Blanc, and conquered the summit of the highest peak in the world - Mt. Everest in 2018. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx