We were all beginners once.

Paul joins Nate and I to discuss the Top 6 Training Myths, of many we see, persisting in the climbing industry. 

We look at how climbers can become more secure with their financial future, and some of the ways that climbers are uniquely positioned to do just that.

…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.

On race, mentorship, tough conversations, and making art.

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.

Genevive Walker is unapologetic. She knows that it takes all types to make change, and she has the unique ability to be many of those types all at once. 

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?!?”

Improvement comes from challenges, not from the number they are given. If you focus on being challenged and trying hard, then the numbers will follow.

"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.

“How much better would you be if you had all of those days back?”

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.