Erik Weihenmayer reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 25, 2001. And on August 8, 2008 he stood atop the summit of Carstensz Pyramid, the tallest peak in Austral-Asia. This is where Weihenmayer completed his quest of conquering and reaching the summit of the Seven Summits – the highest peak on every continent.

Good for Erik is something you might be saying if adventure or mountaineering isn’t your thing. If adventure and mountaineering is your thing though you’re probably a little jealous. This is an incredible feat in and of itself.

But Erik’s Different

The one thing that makes this story truly amazing is that Erik is blind and has been since the age of 13. Most people that set out to summit Mount Everest never make it to the top, and if they do it usually takes more than one attempt. It’s a grueling challenge that will test every ounce of perseverance you have in your body. There will probably be more times you feel like giving up than not. And the odds of dying while attempting to reach the summit are extremely high, even with good vision.

It’s obvious that that Erik isn’t climbing these mountains alone. That would be suicide. So just like everyone else that’s successful, Erik surrounds himself with a team that has the same goals. And that’s getting to the top. His guide has a bell hanging from him that helps Erik keep going in the right direction. Staying on the path and making sure he’s going in the right direction are key to Erik’s success. If he strays, even just a little bit, the consequences could be severe and even deadly.

Find A Good Team

If you’re going to be successful, at anything, the best thing you can do is surround yourself with a good team. You want people that have accomplished what you’re trying to accomplish and are genuinely concerned about your success. You want a team that’s going to do whatever it takes as long as you’re willing to do the work too. A team that’s going to help you stay on course and keep you from “walking off the edge” into the abyss.

Think about it for a minute. Every championship team has a coach and sometimes a super-star player or two. Someone with above average skills and drive. But they can’t win without the rest of the team. They know you have what it takes to help them reach the top, to become a champion. They’re willing to help you and all you have to do is listen and then do the work.

That’s what the Renegade Team is here for. They’re here for you. If you’ve had your ‘eye on the prize’ for awhile but been unclear about how to reach it, this team is for you. They have all the tools you need to be successful and the coaches(mentors) to help get you where it is you want to go.

If you’re ready to make 2012 your year, the year you walk away from your job and stake your claim, then you need to take a look at this right now. Discovery the lies you’ve been told about success in marketing and get on the right path.

The bells ringing, are you going to follow it to the top?