Davis Ngo: Struggling with Progress, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding Joy in the Community

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In this episode, climber and creator Davis Ngo (dr.climb), explores:

• The pros and cons of leaving his day job to focus on climbing full time
• The physical and mental challenges that come from experiencing a big injury
• Struggling with training and not feeling as fast of a progression as he'd like
• The importance of the climbing community and the joy it brings
• Setting route goals vs grade goals
• Wrestling with the idea that perhaps he has climbed his hardest boulder
• The ups and downs of being a social media celebrity
• Performance vs Fun, and how we can adjust those dials each season

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This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.

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The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.

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