The seventh is Mount Everest, and Dempsey's considering an attempt next year. In addition to the camaraderie with friends, unfettered time to contemplate what's important in life and the chance to visit exotic locales, he climbs for the carrot, the singular goal for which to strive. His sport is the natural extension of his profession. It's not for everyone. We have to make the tough calls.
Mountain climbing is exactly the same.
If it looks too risky, or there's some issue bothering us, we back off. Back in the lucid air of sea level, there's nothing bothering him about the Business School's new direction. And he's not likely to back off any time soon. I've never understood people who wait until they are 90 years old before giving their money away. I can give this three million bucks, and I can watch and contribute along the way while I'm still actively engaged and working, not tired and broken down.