I climb, on a regular basis, the folllowing grade

[GWG]

Pigsteak,

Sometimes better lessons are realized thru our failures

I agree with that. Just because I'm flailing all over a route that's just outside my top end range doesn't mean I'm not having fun! I'm working on improving myself as a climber. I love the challenge in that. If I don't enjoy it or I'm not having fun, I'm not going to waste my time doing it.

Life isn't all about having fun

I didn't say anything about life being fun, it's about enjoying life. IMO, there's a huge difference. You don't have to be having fun to enjoy life.

And to answer your questions: no, no, no, no, no, and no!

[pigsteak]

lol...excellent! looks like we agree on many fronts.