Circle Up! E47 How to Try Hard
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Feb 20, 2025 Dan Beall, a passionate climber and returning guest host, joins Kyra to explore transformative moments in their climbing journeys. They delve into the challenge of maximizing effort, discussing how many climbers hold back due to discomfort. Together, they unveil the art of pushing limits, taking inspiration from the rigorous training methods of Japanese climbers. Listeners learn to embrace failure as a vital part of growth and how supplementary training can enhance performance. Get ready to climb higher!
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Dan Beall's Key Training Breakthrough
- Dan Beall shares how building home climbing boards in high school led to his biggest climbing improvement spikes.
- Customized high difficulty walls enabled consistent overload and maximized effort training.
Trying Hard's Hidden Challenge
- Many climbers think they're trying hard but stop short of maximum effort due to discomfort.
- Unlocking true 100% effort is challenging yet crucial for big improvement.
Embracing Failure in Climbing
- Dan Beall recalls hucking on a challenging dino hold repeatedly without feeling like he was failing.
- He contrasts this with climbers who see not sending as failure, limiting try hard mindset.