Scene to read · Resilience, Empathy
The route everyone wants
You are a climber who had a frightening slip last month and is the strongest lead climber on your rope team.
Thursday evening at a climbing gym, near the bouldering area. Demelza, the trip organizer, and Demian, your longtime climbing partner, are planning Saturday. The group has wanted the planned route for a year. They have asked you to decide whether to lead it.
The scene
Demelza: Saturday's the route we've trained toward all year; you're our best lead.
Demian: You've looked careful since that slip, not scared. That's different, I think.
Demelza: We can switch to the easier climb, honestly. Nobody would blame you.
Demian: Maybe, but the group's waited so long. What do you want?
The two questions
- 1What would you do about Saturday's route, and what would you say to Demelza and Demian?
- 2How do you decide when to return to something that has shaken your confidence, and when to hold back?
What raters look for
- Resilience
- Recovers from setbacks, manages stress constructively, and learns from failure.
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
