Interview with Climbing Coach Matt Chapman: Part 1 Sep 18, 2023 7 min read Self-Improvement I chatted with Canada's most popular rock climbing coach, Matt Champan, to talk about his philosophies about competition, how he draws from other sports, and John Danaher's parable of the plank.
My Top 5 Takeaways After a Full Season on the IFSC Circuit Aug 19, 2023 10 min read Self-Improvement In my first full season on the IFSC Boulder World Cup circuit, I learned more about myself, my performance, and my preparation than any other season.
Some Complicated Thoughts on Mild Success Jun 4, 2023 4 min read Competitions Leveling up in the world brings on a whole new set of challenges, harder than the ones I've already faced.
Don’t Be a Fan: How to Become the Competition Mar 19, 2023 5 min read Self-Improvement Don't let the best in the world intimidate you. It's as simple as that.
The Training Camp Effect Feb 22, 2023 4 min read Self-Improvement Leaving your comfort zone is not an easy task, but if you can manage it, there are great gains to be had.