Terrified and possibly awestruck. He could have died right then. His wife is down there somewhere, a woman who loves him unconditionally... Here he is out on a ledge literally about to throw his life away. Yes, success is wanted, but at what cost?
It can be because of stress, or because they are abused at home.
It can also be peer pressure.
Explanation:
Thunderstorms arise when layers of warm, moist air rise in a large, swift updraft to cooler regions of the atmosphere. There the moisture contained in the updraft condenses to form towering cumulonimbus clouds and, eventually, precipitation.