Read Chapters 1-3. Go to the gym or crag. Do not try to change anything. Just observe your internal chatter. Use the EPUB highlight feature to mark every time Ilgner mentions "the critical voice." Log three observations per session.
The , in Ilgner’s definition, is the part of us concerned with outcomes. It craves validation, fears judgment, and defines success solely by the summit. The Ego is the voice that says, "If I fall, I will look foolish," or "If I don't send this route, I am a failure." This mindset creates tension, inhibits flow, and consumes valuable mental energy that should be directed toward movement. The Rock Warrior-s Way- Mental Training For Climbers.epub