Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I'm a rock climber. I really specialize in doing first ascents, and finding new routes outside, as opposed to doing competitions. I focus my energy on going out into nature and finding these new climbs. For me, it's not just this athletic pursuit - it's a really creative, artistic thing of finding these amazing formations out in nature, and mixing that with this high level of athleticism.

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Climbing is an artistic, creative thing; it's about being spontaneous, traveling, seeing the world, hanging out. It's a balance of setting goals whil…

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In climbing, a fundamental thing is to want to do something you've never done before. That's the beauty of climbing, whether you're a girl or boy, se…

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They kind of go hand-in-hand. Following your motivation, resting when you need to rest, and going for it when you feel inspired.

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That's what's so amazing about climbing - it's not just a sport. It's a lifestyle, it's a way of being creative, of connecting with yourself and with…

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One of the things that separates climbing from other sports is how independent and personal it is. With most sports, you either win or lose, but clim…

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There's a balance. Time and place for everything.

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The rock still has something to teach me.

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Climbing is a full-body sport from your fingers to your toes, but at the same time, it's like a dance on the rock. It's about being strong and fit bu…

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I have done a fair bit of meditation practice, but I think through climbing it's definitely an easier way for me to tap into that mental state of bei…

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