“I found myself thinking more deeply about my own motivations and intentions. I had now been working on the Dawn Wall for parts of three years. It had become my touchstone, my opportunity for self-expression. The way it started—alone—empowered me in my quest for independence.” MotivationIndependenceIntentionExpress Book:The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits Source: The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits