The crux of a rock climb is a "problem" section. A puzzle of sorts to solve. We all encounter many cruxes on our respective journeys, whether they be climbs or professional paths. My guest this week on the Lean Out Podcast reminds us to focus on solving the problem at hand instead of the final …
Lean Out Podcast: Intensity with Stella de la Vega
One day, I was listening to a favorite podcast when my ears perked up: this woman physician was talking about participating in long distance, multi-day sailing races. She described the intensity of working in close quarters with team members, leaning into the constant uncertainty, and the skill of …
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend?
Dear Daughter, It’s coming up on 25 years since I first went on a date with your dad, and it's been 21 years since he gave me a diamond engagement ring. I still have it, but I don’t wear it all the time, now that my knuckles swell past its size. And that’s the thing: it’s just a symbol, something …
Not A Cruise
"A luxury, once regularly experienced, becomes necessity." - Unknown I've never been on a cruise, but I would imagine that the focus is on luxurious convenience. You're craving escape from your current life, your job, your routines. You need - no, you DESERVE - relaxation and pampering. To have …
International Travel With Baby
(Yes, she rode on the scooter. My mother will likely have a heart attack when she sees this picture. Baby's face is hidden to protect the innocent.) Our first real vacation as a three-member family is now complete! We had a great time in Kalymnos, Greece for the majority of October. In fact, …
The Double-Send: Are You Meeting Your Goals With Balance?
Double-sending. In the climbing world, this can have varied meanings. It is used when a climber "sends" (completes the climb without falling or hanging on the rope) two project climbs in one day. It also describes two sends by male and female members of a couple in one day - ""his and hers" sends, …
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