Description

In this episode, Jack and Jeff reflect on Jack's experiences in tree care, climbing competitions and training discussing the importance of motivation, community support, and personal growth. The conversation takes them from Jack's origin story in tree care, through his schooling and credentialing and how he got into tree climbing competitions. They discuss training routines, the love and passion for the sport and upcoming events.

Sponsors

AtmosTree

Arbsession

Courant Vertical Living

Music

Followship

Riverside Podcast Creator Stock Music

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context

13:07 Jack's Journey into Arboriculture

18:45 Training and Mentorship in Tree Climbing

21:40 Community Perception of Tree Work

24:34 The Arborist's Perspective on Tree Safety

27:46 Career Progression and Job Security

30:30 The Role of Trees in Personal Life

33:39 Tree Species and Climbing Experiences

36:31 Mentorship and Training New Climbers

48:08 Understanding Friction in Climbing

53:41 Climbing Styles and Equipment Evolution

57:40 The Journey into Competition

01:05:56 Training Evolution and Strategies

01:13:25 The Competitive Spirit and Community

01:21:54 Strategic Planning in Climbing

01:26:43 Mastering Repetitive Tasks

01:32:44 The Importance of Consistency and Practice

01:38:30 Mental Preparation for Competitions

01:44:45 Advice to Younger Self: Trust the Proces

s01:50:56 The Journey Over the Destination

02:06:49 Outro

Keywordstree climbing, competition, motivation, personal growth, community, training, aerial rescue, mental health, events, tree care

Keywords

tree climbing, competition, motivation, personal growth, community, training, aerial rescue, mental health, events, tree care

Summary

In this episode, Jeff Inman reflects on his experiences in tree climbing competitions, discussing the importance of motivation, community support, and personal growth. He shares insights from recent events, the challenges faced during competitions, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation emphasizes the significance of competition in fostering resilience and pushing oneself to improve, while also highlighting the value of community and support in the tree climbing industry.

Takeaways

Competition drives personal motivation and growth.

Having clear goals helps in achieving success.

Community support is crucial in competitive environments.

Resilience is built through facing hardships.

Training and preparation are key to performance.

Mental challenges can impact competition outcomes.

Learning from failures is essential for improvement.

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in climbing.

Tree climbing competitions enhance technical skills.

Pursuing excellence requires dedication and effort.

Takeaways

Competition drives personal motivation and growth.

Having clear goals helps in achieving success.

Community support is crucial in competitive environments.

Resilience is built through facing hardships.

Training and preparation are key to performance.

Mental challenges can impact competition outcomes.

Learning from failures is essential for improvement.

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in climbing.

Tree climbing competitions enhance technical skills.

Pursuing excellence requires dedication and effort.

Takeaways

Competition drives personal motivation and growth.

Having clear goals helps in achieving success.

Community support is crucial in competitive environments.

Resilience is built through facing hardships.

Training and preparation are key to performance.

Mental challenges can impact competition outcomes.

Learning from failures is essential for improvement.

The importance of teamwork and collaboration in climbing.

Tree climbing competitions enhance technical skills.

Pursuing excellence requires dedication and effort.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

08:58 Tree Climbing Competitions and Sponsorships

15:24 Personal Reflections on Competition Preparation

15:54 North American Tree Climbing Competition Overview

40:38 The Impact of Competition on Personal Growth

48:36 The Importance of Competition and Personal Growth

51:25 Experiences from the North American Climbing Event

54:42 Reflections on Performance and Mental State

57:29 Celebrating Achievements in the Climbing Community

01:02:29 Reflections on Recent Competitions

01:12:41 The Importance of Community and Support

01:22:43 Lessons Learned from Competition

01:32:40 The Bigger Picture Beyond Competitions

01:41:42 Chasing Goals and Motivation

01:44:40 Resilience and Personal Growth

01:47:44 Gratitude and Reflection

01:50:44 Leadership and Mentorship

Sponsor Shoutout

AtmosTree for the 2:1 TreeCycle Program

Arbsession for the hookup for the listeners (make sure you listen to get the discount code)

Courant Vertical Living for the sweet products

Inman Fam for the love and support

Music

Followship for the intro and outro tunes

• Standing Still (Intro)
• Tiny Johnson Turnaround Jam (Outro)

This episode we welcome the smoothest operator I know, Mr. Bryan Brock! Known by a few names, (Brockoli, Dr. Brock, BryBro, BJ) his style is copied by many, but repeated by none. If you've not had the opportunity to watch him climb, try to find him at an event and you won't be disappointed. We chat through life on the farm and in the kitchen, his journey through trees and how we landed on the style of climbing that is uniquely his.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Bryan is one of my most favorite people in the world and stoked to have him on the pod. Listen up and learn from the master!

Shout outs to:

Courant Vertical Living for the sweet swag you make, especially the ropes that let us glide around so smoothly.

@couranttreecare

Atmos Tree for the TreeCycle Program where 2 trees get planted for every episode of The Smooth Saw.

@atmostreeorg

Arbsession for giving us access to awesome supplies and all the support for this competitive climbing thing we do! Make sure you use your coupon code (smoothsaw) for a discount at checkout.

@arbsession

Followship for the intro tunes and Zak Darling for the outro tunes.

Inman fam for the support and the brief chaos in the episode that displays what life actually is. Love you all.