tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post8651120573086160184..comments2024-03-18T11:58:24.478+00:00Comments on Online Climbing Coach: Positive thinking is not necessaryDave MacLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02442169589581067050noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-82697315214735288092015-06-04T21:57:18.306+01:002015-06-04T21:57:18.306+01:00Thumbs up.Thumbs up.Ken Cangihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456489656716217098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-46309289751176579622015-06-04T08:35:54.924+01:002015-06-04T08:35:54.924+01:00Really interesting post, I'd be interested to ...Really interesting post, I'd be interested to know what studies are being referred to as having demonstrated that positive thinking reduces motivation and self discipline. I've done a cursory search of the literature but am struggling to find them in amongst a sea of results.<br /><br />I realise these may be cited in the longer article you've indicated is in the pipeline.<br /><br />Cheers.slack---linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12064710888589423976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-7142228498703150952015-06-03T01:17:49.982+01:002015-06-03T01:17:49.982+01:00There was an Op-Ed in The Seattle Times just last ...There was an Op-Ed in The Seattle Times just last week written by professional guide on how people are relying too much on optimism when climbing/mountaineering:<br /><br />www.seattletimes.com/opinion/in-mountain-climbing-as-in-life-preparation-trumps-optimism/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104092532538715796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-61911969808139519112015-06-02T20:43:21.846+01:002015-06-02T20:43:21.846+01:00Really interesting Dave I agree about the negative...Really interesting Dave I agree about the negative or positive thinking ,to believe you can make it or do it are not either positive or negative thinking its in your preparation and knowing.<br /><br />Maybe a bit off track check out on an old Scottish welder Sydney Banks and his insights on mind, conciousness and thought.<br /><br />AllyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627770560327585189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-67054770131979532462015-06-02T18:44:33.151+01:002015-06-02T18:44:33.151+01:00Fantastic!!
Very happy to see that I'm not on...Fantastic!!<br /><br />Very happy to see that I'm not on my own thinking this whole positive thinking business is stupid! Here is one more thought you did not mention:<br /><br />When convincing yourself that you CAN do it, the situation changes in that now you also SHOULD do it. Hence failure becomes frustration and disappointment, instead of an evaluated possibility. Long term this may well lead to loss of motivation and consequently giving up the activity altogether. Especially when repeated failure is on the daily menu, which is the case in both projecting and hard training. Considering that these are crucial to progression, it seems that how we prepare for and deal with failure is actually key.<br /><br />Besides, for climbing "positive thinking" may easily become dangerous. Thinking about successfully soloing this route just doesn't cut it. A realistic assessment of the situation is what's needed.<br /><br />My strategy has always been the following:<br /><br />stage 1: assessment and planning for the worst.<br /><br />If this admits "reasonnable" proceeding of action, then<br /><br />stage 2: hope for the best and give it a full blast!!!<br /><br />Cheers, NikiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156254528681020122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31845824.post-32092642132460226122015-06-02T16:51:49.881+01:002015-06-02T16:51:49.881+01:00Hey Dave,
great read, great thoughts.
Just one ...Hey Dave,<br /><br />great read, great thoughts. <br /><br />Just one thing to add from someone who is definitely never going to climb 9a (no matter what I think! :-)): Success doesn't matter for me because I am not a professional, I don't feed my kids through climbing something hard. <br /><br />What really matters and where my fulfilment in climbing lies is the process you described: Finding weaknesses and working on them, everything else follows automatically. Climbing the same route that was at your limit a year ago and finding it relatively easy because you've worked hard to improve your technique and strength is a great reward for the effort spend. <br /><br />Cheers, GeorgGeorghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380908877078768032noreply@blogger.com