Let grow

Hello Climbers,

Listen up, because I've got some real talk for you today, you need to let go in order to grow. Simple as that. Simple but not easy, I’m not here to bullshit you, sometimes it’s the toughest thing you’ll ever do. But just like when you're climbing, one hand needs to let go before it can reach higher to grab onto the next thing to ascend you higher

Here’s the deal: Growth ain’t about adding more shit to your plate. It’s about scraping off the crap that’s been sitting there for far too long. Yeah, I’m talking about letting go—of people, of ideas, of the damn comfort zone that’s been your prison for way too long.

People cling to shit like it’s their life raft in a stormy sea. But guess what? Sometimes, that life raft is what’s keeping you from learning how to swim. Holding on to what’s familiar, what’s “safe,” is like dragging a dead weight around. It’s exhausting, it’s demoralizing, and it’s not getting you anywhere. You’re clinging to that job you hate, that relationship that’s stale as week-old bread, that outdated version of yourself that you’re scared to outgrow. But why? Because it’s easier? Because it’s less terrifying than the unknown?

Here’s the truth: Growth is messy. It’s painful. It’s full of uncertainty. But it’s also fucking liberating. Letting go is like shedding a skin that’s been suffocating you. It’s giving yourself permission to be something more, something better. It’s not about abandoning your past—it’s about understanding that your past doesn’t have to define your future.

Look, you can’t move forward if you’re anchored to the past. That shit’s like a ball and chain. You wanna grow? You gotta cut the cord. It’s scary, sure, but nothing worth having ever came easy. Letting go is how you make room for the new—new opportunities, new relationships, new versions of yourself that you never even imagined could exist.

So yeah, let go. Let go of the bullshit, the fear, the comfort that’s turned into a coffin. Let go so you can grow into the badass you’re meant to be. It’s not gonna be easy, but who the hell said growth was supposed to be?

You’re either growing or you’re dying. Which one’s it gonna be?

So what does that mean for you? It means it's time to stop holding onto shit that's holding you back and start reaching for the stars like the badass motherfucker you are..

Now again, I'm not saying it's easy. Letting go of the past, of toxic relationships, of self-limiting beliefs—it's all a lot easier said than done. But here's the thing, you owe it to yourself to shed that dead weight and make room for the greatness that's waiting for you on the other side.

As always, I’d be a piece of shit if I said all this without offering you what has worked for me.

That said, here are three actionable steps to help you let go and start climbing higher:

1. Identify What's Holding You Back: Take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself: “What's weighing me down?” Is it fear? Is it self-doubt? Is it that toxic ex who still haunts my dreams? Is it my shit-hole dead end job? Whatever it is, identify it, name it, and claim it. You can't let go of something if you don't even know what the hell it is.

2. Cut the Bullshit: Once you've identified what's holding you back, it's time to cut the bullshit and let it go. Say goodbye, sayonara, hasta la vista to those negative thoughts, those toxic relationships, those soul-sucking jobs that drain the life out of you, whatever it is. You don't need that shit in your life, plain and simple. It's time to declutter your mind, your heart, and your surroundings so you can make room for the good stuff. It gets so much better, I promise you.

3. Reach for the Stars: Now that you've let go of what's holding you back, it's time to reach for the fucking stars. Set audacious goals, dream big (whatever you just thought of, bigger than that), and go after what you want with everything you've got. Whether it's starting your own business, traveling the world, or finding true love, don't settle for anything less than what you deserve, and you deserve a fuck ton. Remember, the only limits that exist are the ones you impose on yourself.

So there you have it, my fellow climbers. The path to growth and greatness starts with letting go of what's holding you back. Take these actionable steps, embrace the discomfort, and watch as you soar to new heights like the badass you were always meant to be.

Keep climbing. Bazinga.

• Adam Rudolf