@@TomOHalloranAus I very much appreciate it. And it's a good video, it's something I know intellectually but I need to hear it from time to time. Of course also for me it's like 6b/c and not 8a.
Thanks for the insightful video Tom! It's so easy to get intimidated when hopping on something you'd love to onsight, and I usually avoid that by taking a non-chalant "let's just have a squirt and if it happens it happens" approach, which isn't usually conducive of fighting for the onsight. Last weekend I hit a new onsight grade a few days after watching this video, and the "climb it like you've climbed it before" mentality really gave me a boost in decisiveness and confidence, instead of worrying about dropping it. Cheers for all the effort you've been putting into content like this lately!
Congrats Peter! Knocking into another grade is a huge thing. Psyched to hear this idea worked for you. I've certainly been in the shoes of old you before. 'Let's see what happens.' Protecting yourself emotionally from putting too much on the line and not doing nearly enough to be set up for a win. Good things to come for you :)
You must be one of the most self aware climbers ever. I love how you are able to reflect on your climbing and truly use that to level up not only physically but more important mentally. I have recently been climbing in the gym with the attitude of "can't know unless you try" and that has slowly begun to help me breakthrough some plateaus. Once you get over the fact that something simply seems to hard and just try, a lot of the times you will surprise yourself. Love the content. (Can you sneak in some video of Australian wildlife (plants and or animals) into future outdoor videos? I find the wildlife you have fascinating and other worldly coming from Montana, USA)❤
Haha I’m sure there’s a ton of self aware folk out there. I am, in general, fairly reflective and think about things quite a bit. Yes, I love the ‘just try,’ mentality. I think it’s so powerful. Made a video about curiosity a while back which was all about that. Separate everything and just see what the move/climb/challenge is all about. Haha sounds great. I’ve actually been meaning to add some more scenery bits in. Thanks for the kick in the bum to make it happen 😀. We do have some slightly weird stuff going on here haha
@@TomOHalloranAus I really love how uniquely you present your content. Your videos inspire me not only to become a better climber but also teach me how from a mental state rather than videos telling me the hacks to get stronger for climbing. Thanks!
For me, motoring through was a tip that I've put into play and it has made a real difference - especially me being a heavy climber. Btw I heard Magnus is in Aus at the moment - hope you can wrangle a collab and get more exposure!!
That's awesome to hear you've had the same success with it. It's such a fun flowing experience to climb that way as well. I did reach out to him, but heard nothing back. Unfortunately, there'll be no big collaboration coming. Maybe next time.
It's incredible the work that emotions does on our decision making: fear prompts analytical thinking and decreases risk taking. Therefore if you allow yourself to fall and fail, it's much easier to commit to lower-persentage or more insecure moves!
Yes, for sure. Often times those fears aren’t nearly as scary as we think, either. As you say, if you take the fail, open up to failure, there’s so much more to be had on the other side 😀
I appreciate that this video was just under 5 minutes and not 30 minutes with 25 minutes of filler.
I always aim to be as to the point as possible. Sometimes it’s fun to tell a story. Sometimes you gotta just deliver 😀
@@TomOHalloranAus I very much appreciate it. And it's a good video, it's something I know intellectually but I need to hear it from time to time. Of course also for me it's like 6b/c and not 8a.
I constantly need reminding about the basics :). And a little kick in the butt to actually do it, not just think/know I should haha
Thanks for the insightful video Tom! It's so easy to get intimidated when hopping on something you'd love to onsight, and I usually avoid that by taking a non-chalant "let's just have a squirt and if it happens it happens" approach, which isn't usually conducive of fighting for the onsight. Last weekend I hit a new onsight grade a few days after watching this video, and the "climb it like you've climbed it before" mentality really gave me a boost in decisiveness and confidence, instead of worrying about dropping it. Cheers for all the effort you've been putting into content like this lately!
Congrats Peter! Knocking into another grade is a huge thing. Psyched to hear this idea worked for you. I've certainly been in the shoes of old you before. 'Let's see what happens.' Protecting yourself emotionally from putting too much on the line and not doing nearly enough to be set up for a win. Good things to come for you :)
Wait, was Tom talking this whole time? I was too busy admiring the board behind him 😅
Maybe i can make a relaxation mix of some slow pans and chill tunes 😀
You must be one of the most self aware climbers ever. I love how you are able to reflect on your climbing and truly use that to level up not only physically but more important mentally. I have recently been climbing in the gym with the attitude of "can't know unless you try" and that has slowly begun to help me breakthrough some plateaus. Once you get over the fact that something simply seems to hard and just try, a lot of the times you will surprise yourself. Love the content. (Can you sneak in some video of Australian wildlife (plants and or animals) into future outdoor videos? I find the wildlife you have fascinating and other worldly coming from Montana, USA)❤
Haha I’m sure there’s a ton of self aware folk out there. I am, in general, fairly reflective and think about things quite a bit. Yes, I love the ‘just try,’ mentality. I think it’s so powerful. Made a video about curiosity a while back which was all about that. Separate everything and just see what the move/climb/challenge is all about.
Haha sounds great. I’ve actually been meaning to add some more scenery bits in. Thanks for the kick in the bum to make it happen 😀. We do have some slightly weird stuff going on here haha
@@TomOHalloranAus I really love how uniquely you present your content. Your videos inspire me not only to become a better climber but also teach me how from a mental state rather than videos telling me the hacks to get stronger for climbing. Thanks!
I appreciate that Brandon. Thank you. Psyched to hear they add a little bit of value for you ✌️🙏
What an awesome mindset idea!!!
Psyched it was helpful for you 😀
For me, motoring through was a tip that I've put into play and it has made a real difference - especially me being a heavy climber. Btw I heard Magnus is in Aus at the moment - hope you can wrangle a collab and get more exposure!!
That's awesome to hear you've had the same success with it. It's such a fun flowing experience to climb that way as well.
I did reach out to him, but heard nothing back. Unfortunately, there'll be no big collaboration coming. Maybe next time.
Ondra says just the same. Go fast or don't go, trust your instinct.
Love it! Words to live by 😀
It's incredible the work that emotions does on our decision making: fear prompts analytical thinking and decreases risk taking. Therefore if you allow yourself to fall and fail, it's much easier to commit to lower-persentage or more insecure moves!
Yes, for sure. Often times those fears aren’t nearly as scary as we think, either. As you say, if you take the fail, open up to failure, there’s so much more to be had on the other side 😀
yeah nice, brb gonna go onsight 9a
wouldn't that be nice 😄
Building a very solid pyramid of onsighting is such a key factor on closing that gap between hardest Redpoint & hardest onsight
100%. Having a broad understanding and experience of what a particular grade, style etc is, can’t be beaten
Would this mental approach work for a Mike Law Mt Buffalo slab route Tom 😮
report back and let me know haha
@TomOHalloranAus No no no & no 🤣 I do love a good slab climb 😃 Great to change from over hanging bouldering to friction slabbing 🫣