This book is about self-defeating. Why we do it, when we do it, and how to quit doing it—for good. Conflicting needs that coexist lead to self-destructive acts. We fight change because of this, frequently to the point where it seems entirely pointless. We can, however, overcome our own obstacles and realize our full potential by gaining important insight from our worst habits, developing emotional intelligence through a deeper understanding of our bodies and minds, letting go of the past at a cellular level, and learning to act as our best selves going forward. The mountain has been used as a metaphor for life's major obstacles, particularly those that appear insurmountable, for hundreds of years.