Smarter Better Faster Stronger

The Psychological Mindset that Helps Olympian Kyra Condie Conquer Impossible Climbs


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Kyra Condie is preparing to compete in the first-ever Olympic climbing competition by sharpening a collection of tools that includes everything from opera playlists to visualization to something called the inverted U of optimal functioning. On this episode, she and sports psychologist Dr. Lindsay Shaw unpack how those things help Kyra conquer difficult climbs—and how you can make use of them in your own life.

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