Mindset of Becoming World Champion Sasha Digiulian and Lewis Howes

Stress Management

Sasha Digiulian highlights the critical role of stress management in her climbing career. She recounts the sudden loss of her father and how it underscored the importance of appreciating the present moment and managing stress effectively. Sasha believes that being aware of stress and taking steps to control it, such as through sleep and meditation, is essential for long-term well-being 1.

Stress is such a... reminder and a wake-up call for us to never allow the stress to ruin and run our lives.

--- Lewis Howes

She also shares how climbing has helped her stay present and appreciate the relationships in her life, reinforcing the need to maintain contact with loved ones 2.

   

Facing Fear

Facing fear is an inevitable part of climbing, and Sasha Digiulian has developed strategies to manage it. She describes a particularly harrowing experience where she had to make a critical decision while climbing a big wall. In such moments, she focuses on her breath and channels all her energy towards positive thinking to reach the summit 3.

There's no room for thinking about what could go wrong because that's just all of this negative energy.

--- Sasha Digiulian

This mindset allows her to stay calm and composed, even when the stakes are incredibly high.

   

Mantras

Mantras play a significant role in Sasha Digiulian's climbing routine. She explains that during the most challenging parts of a climb, she uses mantras to stay focused and present. These mantras, such as "just go, just go," help her maintain a positive mindset and push through difficult moments 4.

I really do believe in listening to the universe... there's this timing and process to life that makes sense if you let it make sense.

--- Sasha Digiulian

Sasha also trusts the process of life, believing that every experience, whether positive or negative, contributes to her growth and success 5.