Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer (1997) is the story of an ambitious writer who wanted to see firsthand what it was like to climb Mount Everest, captures the various difficulties endured during the expedition to the Mountain. This task was not easy but with a lot of heart, dedication and a positive mindset, Jon Krakauer conquered what most could not, and lived to tell his story. Success would not have been possible without the importance of roles and group dynamics, the ability and courage to overcome various levels of anxiety, and, above all, perseverance and motivation.Summary. In March 1996, Outside magazine hired veteran mountaineer and journalist Jon Krakauer to write an article about commercialization on Mount Everest. Krakauer decides that he would climb the mountain and get first-hand experience. He set off on an expedition led by renowned Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the experience of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of the day of the summit eight people were dead. This shows that this is not an easy expedition, it is an expedition for which people risk their lives. With a lot of hard work and dedication Jon Krakauer successfully finished the climb and decided that he wanted to write something more than the article he was assigned. This is where Into Thin Air became. It is a book that tells the story of the unfortunate adventure and an analysis of the factors that led to its tragic end. Written a few months after the various events that occurred. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer contextualizes it by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest journeys throughout history. The author's anguish for what happened in the mountains is intense and also underlines how extremely sorry he was for those who lost...... middle of paper ......Motivation, anxiety and importance of group dynamics and roles are important aspects of any success story, so that people who want to succeed must realize that they cannot do it alone and it is always a journey. As depicted in Into Thin Air, the anxiety of climbing the biggest mountain in the world would be present for anyone who decides to take on that challenge, it's something we all go through and is very normal in many performance tasks. We need people to support us and motivate us, and these come in the form of coaches and parents, we can't get to where we want to be on our own. Many things can hinder our success, but if we continue to strive and do to the best of our abilities, then we will succeed.