This had me smiling the whole way through.

The journey from "we're going to make billions" to "do you have a performance bond?" is painfully relatable. I love that you didn't skip over the enthusiasm or the crash — both feel real.

The transition from the trail story to the spiritual reflection at the end worked surprisingly well. Not many people can pull that off without it feeling forced.

Also, now I want to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Great storytelling, Jimmy.