“Mastery lies not in the capturing of a summit, but in a oneness with each detail of the experience.”
— John Gill, bouldering legend
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Mental training is often overlooked as the most powerful way to take our ability as climbers - and humans - to the next level. That’s why we’re on a mission to elevate ideas and resources at the intersection of climbing and personal growth. On this blog you’ll find our favorite beta about everything from brain training and life coaching to holistic wellness and yoga - all for climbers.
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A simple rule that will transform your relationship to effort
I often hear conflicting advice from climbing trainers and coaches. On the one hand: “You won’t feel great every day, but sometimes you have to get up and train anyway. That’s how you achieve greatness.” On the other hand, “Listen to your body.” What about those days when you feel exhausted but your training plan still says you should do a workout? How do you know when to go hard and when to take it easy? Here’s a simple rule that will transform your relationship to effort.
How to make hard things fun
Think about something meaningful you’ve accomplished in your life. It could be a professional success, an athletic win, or something in your personal life. On a scale of 1–10, how much effort did that accomplishment require? Were there times when it wasn’t “fun”? Were there times when you wanted to give up? I’m guessing your answer is “yes.”