There's a lot to learn. Another set of eyes, set of exercises, or a different angle of attack can help you break through a plateau.

“This season, I chose a different path. I decided to invest in my body and recognize the work that it did for me."

[I learned] …not to compare myself and my climbing to anyone…

…going in with a plan already laid out in front of you allows you to be much more time and energy efficient in your efforts.

YOU HAVE THE TIME TO TRAIN. You're lying to yourself when you say you're too tired.

You get what you put in. There's no secret to any of it - just hard work, patience, and time.

General programs see general results. It's amazing what you can achieve when you prioritize your weaknesses.

Basically, I feel more skilled and smarter than ever.

Take the time, and if you are going to do it, do it big - go all in and buy in.

I’m definitely strong enough to meet my goals. I just need to get smart enough to meet my goals.

I decided I wanted to see what happened if I pushed myself - if I got outside my comfort zone. I wanted to see how strong I could get if I actually trained.

I was no longer laser-focused on “OMG, what if I fall?!?”

"Try really hard things over and over until they become easy." That is a quote that really sticks with me when the problem, route, or even just the move, feels way too hard.

I could show up to my projects mentally knowing I'd done everything I needed to do, and just try hard.

It reminded me why I climb; I’m looking for experiences - a striking line, a challenge, and a memory. Always in search of flow.

Climbing owes you nothing. It’s a complete fallacy that you "should be able to" send a specific grade or climb harder than the next person.

It's repetitive and over-used, but it really is all about the smallest executable step towards your goals. What one thing do you want to do to be better right now? Go do it. Go!

When you think of a 5.14 climber, a trial lawyer taking work calls on his drive to Idaho is not the first person that comes to mind.

Climbing 5.14 as a weekend warrior is no easy task, but with a lot of hard work, and coach Blake Cash’s help, Max Snyder got it done.

I don’t have much experience with making rock climbing feel easy. What I do have experience with is transforming myself from a lover of 5.10 trad climbs to a sender of 5.13 sport climbs.