I Can Do This, I'm a Good Climber

In case you’re new to our community. Sarahjoy (our fearless leader) has one real goal in mind. Create a community of climbers who are LIVING fully and together. Creating a container for people to be their fullest version of themselves and do it with others who are also living vibrantly and kindly. So we’re pushing forward and growing as humans and as climbers, together. 

Most climbers spend a lot of time climbing within their known abilities. We choose routes we’re confident we can send. We flash climbs that feel comfortable. We project a little, but often not far enough to truly discover our limits. The interesting question isn’t whether you’re climbing hard. It’s whether you’re climbing at the edge of what you believe is possible.

There are perceived limits and then there are our actual capabilities. The wall has a way of exposing the difference.

How often do we fall because we’re genuinely at our threshold? And how often do we fall because we decided, somewhere in our minds, that the move was too big, too powerful, too technical, or too scary?

Growth happens in that narrow space between what you know you can do and what you’re not yet sure you can do. Yet, is key.

At the gym, we have a mantra:

“I can do this. I’m a good climber.”

Simple right? Corny even? But it works! It’s profound. Over time, we realized it wasn’t really about climbing.

We use it when we’re overwhelmed at work. “I can do this. I’m a good teacher.”

We use it when parenting feels challenging. “I can do this. I’m a good mom/dad.”

We use it when life gets heavy and uncomfortable.

“I can do this. I’m a good friend.”

“I can do this. I’m a good partner.”

“I can do this. I’m a good person.”

Notice that the phrase isn’t, “I’m the best,” or, “I’m perfect.” It isn’t even, “I’m great.”

It’s simply: “I’m good.”

Good is enough to try the move. To have courage. To fail and come back stronger.

Trust yourself and your training. You may be far more capable than you’ve allowed yourself to believe. The edge is where you find out.

So the next time you’re staring at a move that feels uncertain, on the wall or in life, take a breath and remind yourself:

“I can do this. I’m a good _______.”