Quotes from Erik Weihenmayer

adversity alone has the unique power to inspire exceptional clarity, purge any vestiges of lethargy, refocus your priorities, hone your character, and unleash your most potent forces.

I found climbing to be a very tactile sport. There's no ball that is zipping through the air ready to crack you in the head. It is just you and the rock base.

You can't have self confidence without some real skills that enable you to be successful.

Confidence without skill is just emptiness.