“My Everesting and Why You Probably Don't Care”
A new documentary film
My Everesting and Why You Probably Don't Care explores the psychology behind why individuals document and share their extreme achievements, such as cycling the height of Mount Everest in one go.
Through the lens of personal experience and interviews with experts and elite athletes like Jonas Deichmann, the film delves into the motivations for seeking external validation and the impact of social media.
It contrasts different personality types and their approaches to sharing accomplishments, examining why some stories captivate the public while others go unnoticed.
The documentary aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the human need for recognition and connection in the digital age. Ultimately, it encourages viewers to reflect on their own motivations and perceptions of documented achievements.
The Everesting Challenge
Everesting in cycling is a challenge where a cyclist selects a hill and repeatedly ascends it until they have climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters.
The cyclist measures the elevation gain of the hill and calculates the required number of repetitions.
The challenge must be completed in a single continuous effort, without sleep, and documented using GPS devices for verification.
This test of physical and mental endurance can be attempted on any terrain, including virtual platforms, and is known for pushing cyclists to their limits.
(its not a hero story about Everesting)
Protagonists
Our main protagonist will be me, Stephan Wieser wich will lead us through is personal experience on his journey to the answers of “why are we doing that.
Psychologist and Elite Sportsperson Eva Sperger
Deep dive into the psychological reasons behind why people document and share their achievements. Discussion on the effects of social media and external validation.
100-mile Trail Runner and Author Christoph Zehetleitner Insights into personal experiences of sharing their journey and the public's reaction.
The documentary reveals that the act of documenting and sharing extreme challenges
like Everesting or multiple Ironmans, is driven by a complex mix of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. It uncovers that while some individuals pursue these feats for personal fulfillment and self-discovery, the desire for external validation and social recognition plays a significant role. Through personal stories and expert insights, the film highlights the psychological benefits and pressures of sharing accomplishments in the digital age. Ultimately, the documentary encourages viewers to reflect on their own motivations and the broader societal implications of our need to broadcast our greatest achievements.
We need financial support
To reach our aim of a high quality documentary film with good production value.
We are happy to talk about you Ideas or Questions
The Film will be released here: Youtube
Our latest Film’s
- “Three Peaks and in Between” with 1 Million views on Youtube
- “The Transcontinental Race” for ZDF Sportstudio Mediathek and Hauptprogramm
- Two more releases planed for 2025
CONTACT
Stephan Wieser
s@stephanwieser.com
+4915127527929
Thank You
see you on the road