Matthew Childs’ 9 Life Lessons from Rock Climbing
By: Matthew Childs
Rating: ****
This TED talk is simple and right to the point, as
it gives nine life lessons about rock climbing from his experiences.
Matthew focuses on tricks and tips on how to
complete some very difficult climbs. He also repeats himself many times with
the words of “have a positive outlook”. The first lesson is to never let go.
Always hang on because you will eventually find a place to move forward. The
second one is that you should never hesitate, as momentum while climbing is
very helpful. The third one is that you should always plan ahead. You don’t want
to climb and be in a place where you can no longer move forward. The fourth
lesson is that move is the end. This means that for every move you need a plan.
The fifth on is know how to rest. This is good to know because if you need a
break you need to know where and how to rest. The sixth lesson is fear sucks,
meaning that you are not focusing on what you’re doing. Your mind is on how you
are failing on what you are doing. The seventh one is opposites are good,
meaning that you oppose pressure as you make your way to the top. The eighth
rule is strength does equal success. Balance is key while keeping your weight
on your feet. The last lesson is knowing how to let go. This means when you are
at the last point and you’re out of strength and can’t go any further you need
to know how and where and when to let go. Always plan on how you are going to
get to the bottom.
I really enjoyed this TED talk because you can take
the nine rules that Matthew talked about and apply them to your everyday life.
Next time I go rock climbing I will definitely apply these nine rules/lessons.
Childs, Matthew. “Matthew Childs’ 9 life lessons
from rock climbing” , video on TED.com. TED.
Web. April 2009. 28 January 2013.
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