How to believe in yourself: Why it matters with Kyra Condie (US Olympic climber)

Kyra Condie is a rising star in the world of climbing, known for her strength and unstoppable attitude. Diagnosed with Scoliosis as a young teenager she was told she would never climb again. Defiant to a fault, she pushed against opinions of what she was told and propelled herself into the world of elite athleticism and getting all the way to the Olympics. And she's just getting started. Kyra's unwavering determination and growth mindset have been the foundation for her success. In this episode of the Growth Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Kyra to discuss her journey to becoming an Olympian, and the powerful lessons she's learned about perseverance, resilience, and the power of a positive attitude. Whether you're a climbing fan or simply seeking inspiration on your own personal growth journey, this is an episode you won't want to miss. - - Sponsor - LinkedIn Attract talent from the world's largest professional network. Post a job in minutes for free to get targeted professionals applying to you. Create a free job post now - Linked.com/GROWTH - - Connect with Kyra: Instagram - @Kyra_Condie Website - KyraCondie.com Podcast - Circle-Up podcast - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking  Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset - - Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Diagnosed with scoliosis 03:04 Kyra's alternative path if she had not pursued sports 03:41 Kyra's injury 04:16 Facing fear 04:40 Entrepreneurship 05:30 Emotions dealing with Scoliosis 08:01 Olympian's life compared to other friends' 09:11 Mental health 09:52 Dragon's den tangent 10:15 Balancing life 111:29 Advantages of pro climbing vs other sports 11:53 Climbing training volume 12:58 Kyra's climbing style / technique 15:40 Avoiding injuries 16:21 Mood booster on a bad day 17:38 Kyra's advice to her younger self 18:30 Did Kyra struggle with confidence when she was young? 19:19 Is Kyra worried of being overconfident 19:38 Kindest thing - receiving letters 20:13 Kyra's message to the world 21:11 Outro This is a video about Kyra Condie with video 00:00 Intro 01:29 Kyra's intro 02:14 Diagnosed with scoliosis 03:04 Kyra's alternative path if she had not pursued sports 03:41 Kyra's injury 04:16 Facing fear 04:40 Relationship of facing fear and entrepreneur 05:30 Emotions dealt during injury 08:01 An olympian's life compared to her other friends' 09:11 Mental health 09:52 Dragon's den tangent 10:15 Balancing life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices