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The Psychology of Succeeding When the Odds Are Against You - w/ Olympic Climber Kyra Condie
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Summary
Kyra Condie built an Olympic climbing career while living with scoliosis. With every reason to quit and accept her limitations she refused them and beat the odds every time. In this conversation, we explore confidence, adaptation, and the quiet power of refusing a script that was never written for you. The episode asks a simple but uncomfortable question: what if the thing you think is holding you back is actually forcing you to discover your real edge? It changes how we define success, how we treat our limits, and how we decide what kind of life is still possible. Notice the difference between a weakness and a story about a weakness. Build a path around your strengths instead of only repairing your gaps. Treat constraint as a creative prompt, not a verdict. Press play and consider what becomes possible when you stop obeying the old script. SPONSORS 🌳 Acorns Smart way to grow your money $5 welcome bonus Acorns.com/PSYCHOLOGY NEW SHOW - How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - …