EP10: Angus Taylor | Stop & Smell the Roses, How a Paraclimber Found Climbing Again
The Hangout Australian Climbing PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of The Hangout, I sit down with Angus Taylor, an incredibly driven climber whose life changed after a serious climbing accident that led to the loss of his leg. We talk about what it actually takes to come back from something like that—not just physically, but mentally. Angus shares how discipline has become more reliable than motivation, why “just starting” is often the hardest and most important step, and how being kind to yourself can actually lead to better performance. Now training toward the 2028 LA Paralympics, Angus brings a grounded, honest perspective on resilience, effort, and what it means to truly try. 👉 DONATE HERE 👈 INSTAGRAM Chapters 00:00 – Intro & returning to a slower release schedule 00:30 – Angus’ accident and losing his leg 02:00 – Climbing post-injury & training for LA 2028 05:00 – Early climbing roots and childhood on the farm 10:00 – Work ethic, family influence & Tulip Top Gardens 18:00 – Motivation vs discipline 25:00 – The power of just starting 32:00 – Being kind to yourself in training 40:00 – Extracting value vs just putting in effort 50:00 – Climbing culture and learning to truly try 1:00:00 – Community support through injury and recovery 1:10:00 – Finding appreciation in small moments 1:20:00 – Climbing media, creativity & expression 1:30:00 – Closing thoughts on effort, resilience & gratitude Keywords climbing podcast, adaptive climbing, resilience, discipline vs motivation, climbing injury recovery, paralympic climbing, mental toughness, climbing philosophy, training mindset, overcoming adversity, climbing community, personal growth, effort and discipline, Australian climbers, The Hangout podcast
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