A Survival Story That Becomes a Blueprint for Resilience. During his descent from the summit of Mount Everest, Mark Pattison ran out of oxygen, was snow-blind in one eye, and was depleted, fighting to survive. What saved him wasn’t a sudden surge of courage. It was a practice he’d built for years: ten more steps, again and again until forward motion became possible. In Finding Your Summit , Pattison traces the real climb behind the climb: the identity he built as a high-performing athlete, the setbacks that shook his confidence, and the relentless drive that pushed him from the NFL to the world’s highest peaks. Along the way, he discovers a harder truth than any summit: motivation isn’t magic, and resilience isn’t a slogan. It’s a daily, disciplined return to process, purpose, and faith when the path gets thin. EARLY PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "While it may be hard to relate to the specific experiences within this book, it is not hard, at all, to relate to the core themes." -Jorrit Van der Meulen, Head of Amazon Retail, Europe "A must read for anyone looking for a belief that overcoming adversity is the basis for personal growth." -Jim Mora, Head Football Coach, Colorado State University "A relatable story of one man's response when a voice inside exclaims: "You can do more... You MUST do more!" -Hugh Millen, 10 Year NFL Quarterback "Mark's transparency in showing this is potent - making for a compelling read." -Eric Stelter, Businessman & Entrepreneur Part memoir, part field guide for life’s toughest seasons, this book is for anyone who’s: lost the identity that once defined them and doesn’t know what comes next - tired of chasing “highs” and ready to build something deeper - facing a personal “death zone” and needs a way to keep moving forward—one step at a time Because success isn’t one summit. It’s a series of them—and the climb never stops.