--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Then there’s the challenge. If I only…" description: "\"“Then there’s the challenge. If I only climb easy routes, I get bored. Besides I usually find the harder routes more impressive. For example, at Flatan..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/chris-noble-74263_bored_then-there-s-the-challenge-if-i-only-cli_857369.jpg" --- # Then there’s the challenge. If I only climb easy routes, I… ![“Then there’s the challenge. If I only climb easy routes, I get bored. Besides I usually find the harder routes more impressive. For example, at Flatanger I’ve been working on a 15d (9c) line for some time. It’s become my lifetime goal.” quote by Chris Noble](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/chris-noble-74263_bored_then-there-s-the-challenge-if-i-only-cli_857369.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/chris-noble-74263_bored_then-there-s-the-challenge-if-i-only-cli_857369.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/334/chris-noble-74263_bored_then-there-s-the-challenge-if-i-only-cli_857369.jpg) > ““Then there’s the challenge. If I only climb easy routes, I get bored. Besides I usually find the harder routes more impressive. For example, at Flatanger I’ve been working on a 15d (9c) line for some time. It’s become my lifetime goal.”” Chris Noble ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He seeks challenging climbs for excitement, aiming to complete a difficult route as a lifelong goal. **In simple terms:** Hard climbs excite him. Key Takeaway Pursue challenging goals. Themes adventure determination growth Mood inspirational determined Type personal sport When to use this quote - mountaineering - training plans - personal ambition Key Concepts risk management goal setting Questions to Reflect On - What drives you to harder challenges? - How do you balance risk? 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