The Precipice of Life
The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer's Edge
By Bo Parfet, Kathy Sparrow & Greg Voisen
In “Living A Writable Life,” Kathy Sparrow recounts the pivotal moment that reignited her passion for writing despite years of doubt cast by a high school guidance counselor. From childhood dreams of crafting stories to navigating the expectations of adulthood, Kathy’s journey is a testament to resilience. She bravely steps into her identity as a writer, driven by a deep-seated love for words that never fully faded, even when overshadowed by societal pressures.
Kathy’s story illuminates the transformative power of courage as she recounts her early experiences with writing and the heartfelt encouragement from mentors that propelled her forward. As she reflects on the challenges of prioritizing her passion amidst family obligations, Kathy’s journey reminds us that listening to our inner callings is essential. Her path to self-acceptance and creativity is a beautiful reminder that living authentically is the ultimate act of bravery.
Testimonials
“Powerful and Inspiring! “The Precipice of Life” This book is NOT contrived, convoluted, nor full of complicated complexities. This book is a refreshingly easy read, whose messages are straightforward, powerful, and inspiring. It provides a platform for exploring one’s life journey and one’s potential for joy and fulfillment. While I usually don’t give unequivocal advice, Read It !!!”
Maury E. Reed
“The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer’s Edge by Bo Parfet is an inspiring and insightful book that draws on the author’s experiences as a mountaineer to provide valuable leadership and personal growth lessons. Through vivid and engaging storytelling, Parfet takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of courage, resilience, and determination in achieving our goals and overcoming life’s challenges. The book is packed with practical advice and exercises that readers can use to develop their own leadership skills and cultivate a growth mindset. Parfet’s approachable writing style and relatable anecdotes make the book accessible to readers of all levels of experience and expertise. Overall, The Precipice of Life is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills or simply seeking inspiration to push past their limits and achieve their goals.”
Dannielle Davis
“Attitude determines altitude. Don’t ask why- ask why not. This is a great read to put your mind in the headspace of moving forward. Forward momentum is the direct result of work and vision. It’s always enjoyable to read of others successes & is a great motivator to pursue your goals, big or small. Full of inspiration & reflection, this book will help you understand the mental attitude & awareness that will help you best excel at life & your pursuits. Inspiring & engaging read!”
Tracy L.
“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but once I started reading The Precipice of Life. I had a hard time setting it down. Great advice from a mountain climber that shows that some of the biggest mountains are the ones we climb every day. I felt inspired and challenged. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to make big changes in their life and looking for a new perspective.”
Ann
“ This is one of those books that changes your outlook on life! If you’re looking for insights into yourself and how to become a person and leader, pick up a copy of The Precipice of Life. It’s loaded with practical wisdom, inspiring stories, and steps to activate what you learn. The lessons Bo shares from his experiences on the mountain(s) will inspire you to look into your soul and transform who you are. You’ll quickly realize that if you want to grow professionally, you need to grow personally. What I’ve learned is that who I’ve become in the process of bringing my vision to life is what life is really all about, and there is no end to the peak experiences I can create for myself.”
Maryanne O'Brien
“Be an example, not a warning. People often believe that those who accomplish admirable business feats, personal or professional legacy, exceptional health, consistently remarkable mindset, or uncommon outcomes in any domain do it by having some significant advantage over others. This remains a poor excuse for quitting or of giving into the mainstream media or cultural mores of buying into mediocrity, existing in ‘average,’ and continuing a life of commonplace to feed the ancient tribal mentality of ‘be the same, act the same, or you will die.’
“This book isn’t about mountain climbing, per se. The “climb” is the milieu in which we can also find ourselves in the same stories (often unspoken, un-tried, misunderstood, and unaddressed), and then taking the lessons and doing the deep homework as we continue to evolve ourselves to move TO the next mountain or MOVE the next mountain. It’s about airing masculine vulnerability in a world where everyone wants to see only perfection. It’s about putting oneself out there, knowing that critics will show up to bash ideas, choices, work product, perspectives, and outcomes…but doing it anyways. It’s about mustering the grit it takes to overcome the muck of life – in our demons, relationships, self-worth, goals, etc. It’s about doing the imperfect thing, learning to trust oneself (along with a few around us), and being ok with the product.
“If you’re doing something outrageous or new, changing paths at any point in life, or just wanting to see that you’re not alone, add this one to the list. Bo shows us that the story – the making of the story – IS the solution when we find ourselves at the precipice of life. I received this book at a real estate conference at which I met the author and had a few memorable moments of conversation. It also contained a signed copy with instructions to KEEP ON with my own adventuring. Great advice. Because all of life is such an adventure.”
“ It’s all excellent, and chapter 8 is the best! What a great read, thank you! A real page-turner, but when I got to chapter 8, “How to Claim Happiness,” I slowed right down and savored every morsel of it. The author answers the Ultimate Question and backs it up with life changing quotations from Aristotle, Rumi, and other greats, while offering practical advice for happiness that can be achieved every day. I loved it!