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 climbing is about your own personal experience.

I'm going to be climbing for my whole life.

As climbers, we need to learn to be good stewards of the land and take care of these places where we are spending so much time.

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

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

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 nature.

Climbing is an artistic, creative thing; it's about being spontaneous, traveling, seeing the world, hanging out. It's a balance of setting goals while enjoying the process, being ambitious without being too competitive.