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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:05 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:05 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:06 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:13 pm
by rhunt
so to add:
~if you take it personally or get offended by something posted on redriverclimbing.com
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:15 pm
by Big Worm
If you are reading this post, wondering if you are a gumby. Then you probably are a gumby!
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:21 pm
by Danny
Gumby's are in your head.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:30 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:35 pm
by wagnerje05
If you dont have a catchy signature, you're a gumby
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:37 pm
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.
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 4:46 pm
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.