How to practice like an expert
Experts who acquire new skills are self-driven and sensitive to the minutiae of their practice and performance. Deliberate practice involves holding yourself accountable for your own improvement—it’s important to be honest about your effort and output. Paying attention to the minutiae and focusing on incremental improvement is what makes every attempt count.
The scientific rationale for staying present while climbing
Have you ever felt like your physical output is just not representing what you’re truly capable of? Or has something that sometimes feels quite easy, just felt terribly hard, awkward, or weak? There are hundreds of reasons we might not perform at our best.