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!