Matthew childs 9 rules of Rock climbing (and life)

 1.Don’t let go- You will think about letting go way before you physically have too. Try to allow your body to keep up with your mind.

2.Hesitation is bad- The longer you hesitate the more time you have to panic and the less likely you are to complete the move successfully.

3.Have a plan- Work through the route in your mind before attempting it.

4.The move is the end- Each move is as integral to reaching the end as the last

5.Know how to rest- The very best climbers are the ones who, in the most extreme of situations can get in to a position where they can rest their bodies and minds

6.Learn to control fear- If you are focusing on fear you are not focusing on what you are doing but instead on the consequences of failing what you are doing.

7.Opposites are good- Focus on physics. Opposing pressure equals balance.

8.Strength doesn’t always equal success- Balance is far more important

9.Know how to let go- Plan your falls where possible a controlled fall is less likely to cause serious injury.