The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest (A2 Level)

ULTIMATE READING

Teacher Ignacio Chávez

4/29/20252 min read

snow covered mountain during daytime
snow covered mountain during daytime

The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest is going to be a book about self-growth and change. The “mountain” will represent the challenges in your life, but the biggest challenge is going to be inside of you. The mountain will be you.

The author will explain that we can stop fighting ourselves and start becoming our best version. This book is going to help you understand that every obstacle in your life will teach you something important.

1. Self-Sabotage Is Fear in Disguise

Sometimes we do things that hurt us. This behavior is going to stop us from growing. It happens when we delay goals, avoid tasks, or stay in toxic situations. This usually happens because we are afraid of change or failure. But if we face those fears, we will grow stronger.

“Self-sabotage is a sign that you want to change, but you are afraid.”

In the future, when you see your fears, you will understand that they are just part of the process.

2. Your Emotions Are Messages

Your emotions are going to guide you. Sadness, anger, and anxiety will show you what needs to be healed. These feelings will not hurt you—they are going to help you understand what your mind and body need.

“You are not broken. You are learning who you are.”

When you listen to your emotions, you will find clarity and peace.

3. Healing Is a Journey

Healing is going to take time. There will not be quick solutions. You will need patience and self-love. If you take small steps every day, you will grow and change.

“You cannot become your best self by staying where you are.”

Each day, you are going to feel a little stronger than before.

4. You Must Let Go of the Past

To become your best self, you will have to let go of fears and old habits. Even if they feel safe, they will hold you back. Your new life is going to need a new version of you.

“Your new life will cost you your old one.”

When you let go, you will open the door to something beautiful and new.

5. You Have the Power to Change

You don’t need to wait for the perfect time. You already have the power inside you. If you believe in yourself, you will climb your own mountain. Every step is going to make you stronger and more confident.

“Everything you need is already inside you.”

The mountain is not going to stop you—it will help you become who you are meant to be.

Main Ideas

  1. The mountain will represent your personal challenges.

  2. You are going to stop fighting yourself and will start growing.

  3. Your emotions will help you understand your needs.

  4. Healing is going to take time, but you will change.

  5. You will find strength when you let go of the past.

  6. You are going to become your best version by climbing your mountain.

Conclusion
The Mountain Is You will remind you that the biggest challenge in life is going to be the one inside yourself. When you face your fears, you will not just climb the mountain—you will become it. Each step will build strength, courage, and wisdom.

“The mountain is not in your way. The mountain is your way. Keep climbing—you are going to become.”