EP10: Angus Taylor | Stop & Smell the Roses, How a Paraclimber Found Climbing Again

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 👈INSTAGRAMChapters00:00 – Intro & returning to a slower release schedule00:30 – Angus’ accident and losing his leg02:00 – Climbing post-injury & training for LA 202805:00 – Early climbing roots and childhood on the farm10:00 – Work ethic, family influence & Tulip Top Gardens18:00 – Motivation vs discipline25:00 – The power of just starting32:00 – Being kind to yourself in training40:00 – Extracting value vs just putting in effort50:00 – Climbing culture and learning to truly try1:00:00 – Community support through injury and recovery1:10:00 – Finding appreciation in small moments1:20:00 – Climbing media, creativity & expression1:30:00 – Closing thoughts on effort, resilience & gratitudeKeywordsclimbing 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