Fundamentals (Part 6 of 6) — In this episode, Jesse and I dive into how to structure your climbing year. We talk about the circumstances that led to some of our best years in climbing, the importance of having a plan and taking notes, why focus tends to produce excellence, how to build from one phase to the next, and making sure your training supports your climbing. Happy planning!Listen to more Fundamentals episodes!thenuggetclimbing.com/fundamentalsJesse’s Original Episode:EP 127: Jesse FirestoneTom Randall's Follow-Up:Follow-Up: Tom Randall The Nugget is brought to you by BetterHelp!betterhelp.com/NUGGETUse this link for 10% off your first month!Check out Crimpd!crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app! (Available for iOS and Android)Check out Rhino Skin Solutions!rhinoskinsolutions.comUse code “NUGGET” at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out LMNT!DrinkLMNT.com/NUGGETUse this link and get a free sample pack with any purchase! We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, Craig Lee, Mark and Julie Calhoun, Yinan Liu, Renzollama, and Zack Emery Become a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/fundamentals-part-6Nuggets:0:02:55 – Sending my first three V11s in 2021, why 2022 was less successful than 2021, and "focus tends to produce excellence"0:09:56 – Why 2022 was a great year for Jesse, and flashing Free Willie V10 in Hueco Tanks0:11:56 – Jesse’s new philosophy, and realizing that he will never try everything on his list0:13:37 – Steven’s Tip #1: Write out a rough plan for your year0:16:31 – Jesse’s Tip #1: Map out the major phases for your year0:17:16 – Steven’s Tip #2: Reflect and take notes on your previous year0:20:01 – Jesse’s Tip #2: Keep a daily journal0:21:17 – Bonus Tip: Celebrate your successes, and write down your top 10 climbing experiences at the end of each year0:22:14 – What Jesse includes in his daily journal, and reviewing once a season0:24:21 – My prefered journaling method, and the +/- system0:26:43 – Jesse’s Google Keep beta0:28:05 – Steven’s Tip #3: Give yourself time to transition between disciplines0:34:36 – Jesse’s Tip #3: Write down three things that you want to work on to be prepared for each phase0:40:05 – Jesse’s Tip #4: Your training should support your climbing (put the climbing first)0:43:27 – Steven’s Tip #4: If you want to hit a peak performance, set aside three months to build toward that goal0:44:34 – Steven’s Tip #5: Listen to my Follow-Up with Tom Randall on how to program your training0:45:23 – Jesse’s Pitfall #1: Just winging it0:45:43 – Steven’s Pitfall #1: Not having a plan0:47:21 – Jesse’s Pitfall #2: Not rolling with the punches0:48:28 – Steven’s Pitfall #2: Not taking notes (or not summarizing your notes in a way that is actually useful)0:49:22 – Jesse’s Pitfall #3: Not taking a rest phase0:52:14 – Bonus Tip: If you want to keep a session short, make a plan for right after the session0:53:55 – Steven’s Pitfall #3: Bouncing around too often with disciplines, styles, rock types, etc.0:55:24 – Jesse’s Pitfall #4: Putting all of your time, energy, and using all of the good conditions for one limit thing (throw yourself a bone every once in a while!)0:57:12 – The progression zone0:58:04 – Steven’s Top Tip: Make a plan and take notes, and listen to my Follow-Up with Tom Randall0:58:47 – Jesse’s Top Tip: Focus on the stuff that matters: no more than three0:59:22 – Jesse’s two goals for 20221:00:13 – Let us know if you want a season 2!