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One of the things that separates climbing from other sports is how independent and personal it is. With most sports, you either win or lose, but climbing is about your own personal experience.

Chris Sharma

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Chris Sharma
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: April 23
Rock Climber
Santa Cruz
California
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Climbing
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There's so many things to explore in life, and if you don't have that inspiration or motivation to do it, then don't force yourself. Take that time to do whatever else you need to do. That inspiration or motivation will always come back and when it does, it's always stronger.
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With climbing you can go to the most beautiful places on the planet and practice. Anywhere there is rock, you can climb.
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I really learned to approach climbing not just with a pure athletic mentality, but also to appreciate all these beautiful places we get to go to.
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There are strong people who aren't able to climb. It's about reading the rock, knowing how to position your body and having the tenacity to not let go.
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Most injuries happen when you're not motivated, too, and you're forcing yourself to do something. Your mind's not aligned with your body and you're just going through the motions. That's when you're most likely to get injured.
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When I was 17, I blew out my knee bouldering, and I wasn't able to climb for a year. It was hard for me to have to stay away from what I love and what makes me happy. But it was a wake-up call to take care of my body and not be too reckless.
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Keep it fun. Don't take it too seriously. At the same time, when you do feel inspired, take it seriously, too.
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There's a balance. Time and place for everything.
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The rock still has something to teach me.
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Every climb is different, has its own unique set of movements and body positions. Climbing and my appreciation for nature are totally intertwined.
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Climbing is an artistic, creative thing it's about being spontaneous, traveling, seeing the world, hanging out. It's a balance of setting goals while enjoying the process, being ambitious without being too competitive.
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That's what's so amazing about climbing - it's not just a sport. It's a lifestyle, it's a way of being creative, of connecting with yourself and with nature.
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