Sep 20, 2020
When I originally sent Dancing to the New Bolero V9 in 2013, I dismissed the easier option. Why would I want 7 points when I just earned 9? Worse... what if I struggle? Safer for my ego to dismiss it as a dirty cheater line. Fast forward several hunderds servings of humble pie and I can answer the question - because points don't matter. Nobody cares. Grades aren't even a good indication of progress. Don't believe me? I'll direct you to any of the dozens of post V10 retirees. Cognitive dissonance is a bitch. The early exit is a different experience. It tests a different skillset and teaches a different climbing lesson. In fact, the moves are more enjoyable, and the finger pain is non-existant. Reason enough for me. Besides, humble pie is delicious.