Beyond Possible
The man and the mindset that summitted K2 in winter
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Elliot Fitzpatrick
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Nimsdai Purja
About this listen
An SBS Gurkha soldier's account of how his tough Nepali upbringing and the lessons learned in his army life enabled his record-breaking conquest of all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks in under seven months. What happens when ambition meets limitless imagination?
Enter Project Possible: a seemingly unreachable goal to climb all 14 'death zone' mountains in record time. The previous record was seven years, 10 months and six days.
I did it in six months.
This is the inside story of my incredible adventure. As a kid in Nepal, barefoot in the mountains, I developed the resilience I needed to later join the Gurkhas, one of the most fearless forces in the British Army. Then in the Special Boat Service I served in some of the world's most dangerous warzones.
But my next challenge was even more of a test.
In Beyond Possible I reveal how I conquered the world's most dangerous peaks, breaking several world records in the process. With my elite training, I was able to adapt quickly to the lethal conditions, rarely phased by the lung-burning temperatures or brutal winds. Fear became irrelevant because I had belief.
In the death zone, I came alive. But even after facing countless challenges, right at the peak of my achievements, my world fell apart when my mother was hospitalised.
But I survived and ultimately conquered the most deadly and hostile mountains on the planet. Beyond Possible is my story.
©2020 Nimsdai Purja (P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedWhat listeners say about Beyond Possible
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- Sam
- 13-12-2020
Nims positivity is an infectious mindset
The Beyond Possible mindset that Nims takes you through is an infectious mindset.
This book is a mindblowing read. It opens with
"Your extremes are my normality" and it is breathtaking at what his achievements are but also how his application of a positive mental attitude helps to overcome obstacles and in doing so achieves his goals.
This book is so good I had to buy the paperback as It is one to return to again and again.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-02-2022
Inspiring
Inspiring story. Very well written. Hard not to love and respect Nimdai.
Will be listening to this again multiple times.
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- dan
- 05-01-2022
What a hero of a human being!
Having watched 14 Peaks, I had to get this book to learn a bit more of the back story of Nimsdai and his expeditions.
Some parts are humbling , some parts are heart wrenching. All of this book is awe inspiring!
What a hero of a human Nim’s is!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-09-2022
Love, Love, Love
Just loved this book.
I watched 14 Peaks on Netflix.
Just love how determined he was despite having brick walls constantly put up in front of him.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-03-2023
It’s totally nimpossible!
Great story although the voice didn’t suit. Would’ve much preferred for Nims to have narrated it!
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- Anonymous User
- 11-01-2022
Impressive endurance
I questioned the writer's life decisions all throughout, and the risks taken by not only him but other mountain climbers. I also disliked his character for the compulsive nature of his pursuits and disregard for family illnesses and relationships for his own pursuits, especially when a lifetime pension from being in the military was only a few years away and promotions to give him money to pursue his dreams could have brought him closer to his goal more effectively than the year he took off trying to learn social marketing. I can't believe sometimes just how he can get away with such little sleep and high alcohol consumption on his mountain endeavours and also the possibilities if he looked after himself better in this way. I thought there was way too much offensive language and in unnecessary places within the book that the f-word could have easily been omitted and it would have opened the book up to a younger audience to hear his story. Notwithstanding my thoughts on the way the book was written, the narration was fine, and the book as a whole reflects about what could be expected based on the writing experience of the author.
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- Therese
- 19-12-2021
Great book but the wrong voice
Nimsdai Purja has this incredible positivity and ability to inspire that truly comes across in the movie 14 peaks. I did enjoy this book, getting deeper into his story and the amazing accomplishment of climbing the 14 8000 peaks. But I didn't find his energy coming across that well in this medium. I don't know if it's due to the form of books or that the very British reader just felt wrong. Still recommend this book highly.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-01-2022
Such a good read!
Unreal, so so so much better than the Netflix documentary, way more detail and understanding.
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- Joy
- 04-06-2023
Phenomenal
Nimsdai Purja demonstrates how having the tenacity and resilience to continue when the odds seem against can allow your dreams to be realised.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-12-2021
This is a story everybody needs to know
Is this the greatest accomplishment of our generation? Yes. I am in absolutely awe of Nims and his team of Sherpas. Their strength and tenacity to summit 14 of the highest peaks in less than 7 months is mind blowing - like wtf!? Anybody who understands high altitude mountaineering would quite rightly say it’s impossible. But Nims and his team truly turned the impossible to possible, and this is the moral of the story - nothing is impossible with the right mindset! Nims’ story is not just a testament to strength and endurance, it’s an absolute spiritual/inner journey of growth and realisation of one’s true abilities. I was also equally awed and touched by the rescue efforts and leaving no person behind, Nims’ dedication to his family and friends, and his unwavering sense of commitment to himself and the environment. A MUST read/listen. This is a story everybody needs to know.
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