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.

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Connect with Kyra:

• Instagram - @Kyra_Condie
• Website - KyraCondie.com
• Podcast - Circle-Up podcast

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Connect with Sam:

• Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking 
• Watch the pod - YouTube - Growth Mindset

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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

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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

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