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title: "Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches for Optimal Rock Climbing"
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# Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches for Optimal Rock Climbing

**Brand:** don mcgrath and jeff elison
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- **What is this?** Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches for Optimal Rock Climbing by don mcgrath and jeff elison
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Vertical Mind: Psychological Approaches for Optimal Rock Climbing

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    The first book of its kind
  

*by R***O on Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2014*

This one is destined to become a classic.  Before reading it, I wasn't convinced that there was much to say about the subject that hadn't already been said in books like Performance Rock Climbing, How to Climb 5.12, The Rock Warrior's Way, etc. It turns out there was quite a bit.Usually, when someone offers advice, what they are really leading with is "be more like me".  While that can be useful, it often doesn't translate to a richer understanding.  Vertical Mind instead leads with "here's the current science of how our brains and our neural pathways work" and then proceeds to link the science with the authors' understanding of the climbing game, with a partial bias toward hard sport climbing.  Whereas we have all (?) heard suggestions to take practice whippers, write down beta, climb with motivated partners, etc, this book explains in very simple terms the neurobiology behind why these habits can help, why other habits might hurt, and what we need to do as individuals when we recognize a need to change a habit.It's fascinating stuff.  It applies to climbing, and to much more than that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Absolutely fantastic book! This takes Arno Ilgner's concetps to a ...
  

*by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014*

Absolutely fantastic book!  This takes Arno Ilgner's concetps to a higher, more scientifically-based, level.  McGrath and Elison beautifully combine science, psychology and a wealth of climbing experince to create a book that's not just entertaining to read, but will help you take your climbing to the next level.  Whether you are a 5.7 or a 5.14 climber, stuck at a plateau or struggling to get past a self-imposed setback, this book gives you the tools and the science on why they will work when applied to re-engage and succeed.  I have been climbing for over 15 years and this has been one of the best books that I have ever read on the subject.  If you are looking to take your mastery to the next level, highly consider taking the time to read and apply the lessons learned from this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great tool!
  

*by S***H on Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019*

Not completely done with it yet but I love this book. It has been helpful in identifying both my good and bad mental habits, and giving me concrete tools to address them and improve! I've recommended it to several others, even athletes that are not rock climbers, to help them deal with their mental game. They've loved it too! Great job, Don and Jeff!

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