One of the interesting lessons from rock climbing is that people can reach much further than they think they can. When looking at the next hold, it can look so far away that we forget how long our arms and legs actually are. I’m no mountain climber but having gone climbing a few times, this stuck with me.
In other aspects of life where performance matters a great deal, it’s useful to remember the things that seem out of reach might be within your grasp after all.
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