In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Key Smith welcomes back Garrett Aune to discuss his recent journey to Mount Everest base camp. Garrett shares his physical and mental preparations, unexpected surprises, and the emotional toll of the journey. Karen and Garrett also discuss the importance of patience in achieving goals and the value of taking time to work on oneself.Main takeaways:

• Physical preparedness is important, but mental preparedness is equally crucial in achieving difficult goals.
• Unexpected surprises along the way can provide much-needed emotional support, even in challenging situations.
• Patience is key in achieving success, and taking time to work on oneself can lead to personal growth and development.

If you're feeling stuck or unsure about working towards a big goal, take inspiration from Garrett's journey and remember the value of mental and physical preparedness, patience, and taking time to focus on personal growth.

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And as always, don't forget to use the hashtag #BeSweetYall!The theme song for the show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.