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Danny
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Post by Danny »

bcombs wrote:A gumby is a person who clearly doesn't know what they are doing and refuses to take direction from those around them. They quickly respond with "I know" and "I was just trying something different" to make it look like they know what they are doing. I did the same thing I'm sure.

Also when given beta, "I already tried that" when they clearly havent or "I don't think that will work".
A person like this has the potential to be a tough mental climber. People that are desperate for instructions have a hard time pushing through their uncertainty. Such people may become physically strong but they are still trapped in the rule box.
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DuppyC
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Post by DuppyC »

If you have to ask or assume twice about your gumbyhood in regards to previously posting on KYupinyouwilderness.com, then, you are a gumby.
"No one has to do something he doesn't want to do for the rest of his life. But then again, if that's what you end up doing, by all means convince yourself that you had to do it; you'll have lots of company." HST
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pigsteak
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Post by pigsteak »

Jay wrote:Sorry I never bothered to post onto any of the old Kentucky forums before I lived in Kentucky.

I'll be sure to start posting to every climbing forum dedicated to an area where I might start climbing and or live near in the in future, so as to avoid having this happen again.

Thanks!
jay, you are a gumby becasue you took that serious, and had to defend yourself. :wink:
Positive vibes brah...positive vibes.
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rhunt
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Post by rhunt »

so to add:

~if you take it personally or get offended by something posted on redriverclimbing.com
"Climbing is the spice, not the meal." ~ Lurkist
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Big Worm
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Post by Big Worm »

If you are reading this post, wondering if you are a gumby. Then you probably are a gumby!
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Danny
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Post by Danny »

Gumby's are in your head.
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kirker
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Post by kirker »

Danny wrote:
bcombs wrote:A gumby is a person who clearly doesn't know what they are doing and refuses to take direction from those around them. They quickly respond with "I know" and "I was just trying something different" to make it look like they know what they are doing. I did the same thing I'm sure.

Also when given beta, "I already tried that" when they clearly havent or "I don't think that will work".
A person like this has the potential to be a tough mental climber. People that are desperate for instructions have a hard time pushing through their uncertainty. Such people may become physically strong but they are still trapped in the rule box.

That doesn't work for anyone that wants to reach their highest level of competency in anything. Anyone who has gone above their highest level of competency is a good listener. A know-it-all's success is limited to only their own failures and imagination.
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wagnerje05
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Post by wagnerje05 »

If you dont have a catchy signature, you're a gumby
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Danny
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Post by Danny »

In climbing there is only so much technique and basic information that you can learn from someone. The real shit has to come from within.
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kirker
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Post by kirker »

Danny wrote:In climbing there is only so much technique and basic information that you can learn from someone. The real shit has to come from within.
Like setting aside egos. :wink:
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