He always felt closer to the natural world via science, yet it lacked the poetry he craved. He eventually decided to go into the profession after all. He did realize that one of his favorite outdoor activities had much in common with the field. "Mountain climbing was also a way into architecture for me, there are a lot of parallels," he explains. "It's not just about getting to the top, it's about the elegance in how you get there."
"It doesn't matter how great your idea is, you still need to carve a space for yourself in the market and convince the market that you're worthy of that space - and that takes time."
