June 10, 2026

Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers

Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers
Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers
The Struggle Climbing Show
Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers

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In this Pro Clinic, mindset coach Angus Kille (with guest appearance from Hazel Findlay) explore:
  • Process goals vs outcome goals
  • The power of journaling and reflection
  • Using thoughtful goals to mitigate fear of failure
  • Finding your big Why
  • Is grade chasing a “bad” goal?
  • Intrinsic vs extrinsic goals
  • Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Growth Mindset Hook
00:24 Pro Clinic Returns
00:47 Intentional Climber App
02:36 Why Goals Need Purpose
03:56 Meet Hazel and Angus
05:05 Mallorca Retreat Recap
06:27 Trip Goals and Intentions
08:10 Hazel on Goal Setting
10:44 Angus Evolves His Goals
12:30 Meltdown Project Tactics
18:23 Outcome vs Process Goals
23:53 Find Your North Star
27:09 Ryan Shares His Why
32:17 App Break Intentional Climber
34:48 Digging Deeper Than Progress
44:19 Finding Your Why Support
45:47 Strongmind Resources Explained
46:24 Mindset Frames Growth Mindset
49:24 Bad Why External Values
54:12 From North Star To Goals
55:44 Process Vs Outcome Goals
01:01:05 Intrinsic Vs Extrinsic Motivation
01:07:35 Staying Intrinsically Focused
01:11:35 SMART Goals Without Overload
01:16:35 Distill Your Why Mantra
01:18:19 Wrap Up Links Newsletter
01:21:22 Host Reflection North Star
01:26:24 Intentional Climber App Updates
01:28:09 Final Thanks And Support

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