How often do you give 100%? REALLY give 100%? I make my living coaching climbers, and I seldom see a climber try their hardest.  Myself included.

I like things to feel easy. I want it to look smooth. Effortless. 

Not long ago, I realized I hadn't had to fight for a single route the entire season. I chose routes that were easy enough to not require a battle, or I worked the more difficult ones into submission, until it was harder to make a mistake than it was to send. 

I got soft.

Bouldering always felt hard for me. I could do V9 in a few tries, but not V10. Why?

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