Rethinking Bravery – Strong Mind Session with Hazel and Angus

About this episode

Hazel and Angus explore the nuanced definitions of bravery in climbing and how it relates to having a strong mind.

What does it really mean to have a strong mind? And what does it actually mean to be brave? In climbing, bravery is usually praised and celebrated—but when we look more closely, it’s far more nuanced than the simple definitions we tend to rely on. In this episode, Hazel and Angus explore how bravery has traditionally been viewed in climbing, unpack common misconceptions, and examine the many layers that sit beneath our usual assumptions. They discuss ego, status, vulnerability, and how having a strong mind is not the same as simply “being brave.” This conversation invites climbers to rethink what courage really looks like—on and off the wall. And don’t forget to check out our newsletter, Thought of the Week , for regular insights on mindset, fear and performance in climbing. Join our newsletter: https://courses.strongmindclimbing.com/newsletter <![CDATA[ If you’d like an insight into the work we do, check out what our students say on Trustpilot. Read our reviews Timestamps 00:00:14 – Introduction 00:01:21 – Common misconceptions about bravery in climbing 00:12:48 – Different types of bravery 00:20:21 – Ego and status in climbing 00:28:46 – Defining bravery 00:39:08 –…

People in this episode

Host: Strong Mind

Guests: Hazel, Angus

Topics covered

• bravery
• climbing
• mindset
• vulnerability
• ego
• self-improvement

Keywords

• bravery
• climbing
• mindset
• vulnerability
• ego
• self-improvement
• courage
• performance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Strong Mind, Trustpilot

Books & works: Thought of the Week

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