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75. How Many Tries Should You Give a Climb?

75. How Many Tries Should You Give a Climb?

Update: 2025-05-08
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In this podcast episode, Mercedes Pollmeier discusses the strategy and art of projecting (even for those who avoid it), while also addressing common questions and mental barriers climbers face. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, the benefits of multiple attempts, and how to approach failure as a learning opportunity. Stick around to hear some practical tips for effective projecting, knowing when to move on from a climb, and the potential pitfalls of over-projecting. Leave with the encouragement to embrace curiosity and a beginner's mindset.


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00:01:30 Framing the question: How many attempts should you give a climb?
00:06:14 Reframing the word "failure"
00:08:25 What is a "good" attempt?
00:14:23 Benefits of giving a climb multiple attempts
00:17:43 Thoughts on Projecting
00:20:15 When should you move on from a project?
00:22:48 Pitfalls of projecting
00:25:49 Final thoughts

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75. How Many Tries Should You Give a Climb?

75. How Many Tries Should You Give a Climb?

Mercedes Pollmeier & Katja Dove