There’s something about standing at the base of a route, looking up, and feeling that mix of excitement and nerves knowing you’re about to commit to something where the stakes feel real. Whether it’s climbing or big life decisions, that tension between thrill and fear is always there. How do you all manage it?
In climbing, I’ve learned to trust my preparation and gear, but there’s still that mental hurdle when you’re pushing your limits. Outside of the gym or crag, it feels similar weighing the potential fall against the reward of going for it. Do you have strategies to stay grounded when the fear creeps in? Or ways to gauge when a risk is worth taking? Would love to hear how others approach this balance.