Trusting one's guide, proper preparation, teamwork, enthusiasm, conviction, leadership, determination, and pushing one's limits are key lessons the author learned from climbing Huayna Potosi mountain with no prior experience. Jose, the experienced Bolivian guide, led the team of six novice climbers safely to the summit through technical sections by establishing trust. Proper training with equipment and knowing the challenges ahead was critical preparation. Working together in groups tied for safety and supporting each other's pace up the mountain demonstrated the importance of teamwork. Reaching the summit through exhaustion and challenging conditions showed the author's enthusiasm, conviction, leadership in pushing forward, determination to continue step by step, and achieving success through hard work.