Periagoge
Scenario

When couples turn outdoor learning into competition

My partner and I signed up for all these challenging outdoor courses together thinking it would be fun but we both just get stressed and competitive with each other instead of supportive. Every kayaking lesson or climbing class turns into us comparing ourselves and forgetting why we wanted to learn these things.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The vulnerability of being beginners together is triggering comparison and performance anxiety instead of creating shared wonder.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Wilderness and adventure?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.