It sounds like a predictable journey for a brainy young person seeking happiness: a trek in the Swiss Alps to contemplate the works of a great philosopher who found purpose and meaning in the mountains. But as John Kaag discovered, following in the footsteps of a legend, especially in an Alpine environment, can get tricky fast.\xa0Kaag dodged a near disaster on his trek, but the adventure was the start of a relationship with the Alps that would bring both exhilaration and darkness into his life as he grew to become a well-known philosopher himself. In this episode, we learn about the experiences behind Kaag\u2019s celebrated book Hiking with Nietzsche and the many challenges he\u2019s overcome along his bumpy path to embracing patience and gratitude.\n\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Toyota, a company that wants to help you find joy by exploring America\u2019s scenic byways. No matter what kind of adventure you\u2019re after, there\u2019s a Toyota designed to get you there. Learn more at toyota.com.