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Raw, real, and humble

“Bo Parfet is no stranger to taking risks and living life to the fullest. In his book ‘The Precipice of Life’ he weaves in his personal story and the stories of many other leaders and extreme athletes that have ventured into a similar path paved with dedication, grit, and the willingness to explore and be curious. This book will allow the reader to look deep at their own life, and contemplate how they want to create a vision for their future life, it is compelling and exciting and the lessons learned re innumerable.”

~ Peter Fioretti, Founder and CEO Mountain Funding
First Unassisted Trecker to reach the North Pole in 2018

In The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer’s Edge, Bo Parfet creates powerful connections between the experience, knowledge, and wisdom he gained while climbing the world’s tallest mountains—the Seven Summits—and circumstances in his personal and professional life.

Parfet shares stories from his expeditions and other areas of his life, including devastating life events that almost destroyed him and everything and everyone close to him. These profound examples show how adversity, challenges, and even failures can be overcome with a growth mindset, the support of close friends and colleagues, and surrender to a power higher than oneself.

Parfet guides his readers through a variety of themes, including:

  • Curiosity and Commitment
  • Falling is not Failing
  • Grit, Risk, and Perseverance
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • The Gift of Letting Go
  • Claiming Happiness
  • Success to Significance—Leaving a Legacy, and more.

He also weaves the wisdom of thought leaders who have their own stories of growth and perseverance. Some of these people profiled within The Precipice of Life are Kenton Cool, Eric Weinhenmayer, April Rinne, Nate Klemp, Doug Holladay, and many more.

Raw, real, and humble — The Precipice of Life: Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from a Mountaineer’s Edge is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, enhanced relationships, and more impact and influence in the world.

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“Parfet shares stories from his expeditions and other areas of his life, including a devastating business deal that almost destroyed him and everything and everyone close to him..”

Buy The Precipice of Life Now!

Raw, real, and humble — The Precipice of Life is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, enhanced relationships, and more impact and influence in the world.