Climbing is so fun and such a good experience, that I think it's important not to take it too seriously. It's not the end of the world - or the entire world either.

I think I'm a pretty creative person. I love building things. I love working on my house. Landscaping, stuff like that.

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

Keep it fun. Don't take it too seriously. At the same time, when you do feel inspired, take it seriously, too.

Most injuries happen when you're not motivated, too, and you're forcing yourself to do something. Your mind's not aligned with your body and you're just going through the motions. That's when you're most likely to get injured.

There are strong people who aren't able to climb. It's about reading the rock, knowing how to position your body and having the tenacity to not let go.

Climbing is this lifestyle activity that really works every muscle in your body.