Magnus Midtbø is a professional climber turned YouTuber from Norway. He has climbed 5.15b (9b), and his YouTube channel recently hit 1M subscribers. We talked about burning out on competitions and starting his YouTube career, the hard work behind success, favorite collaborations, go-to climbing workouts, and takeaways from training with Adam Ondra.Check out Crimpd!crimpd.comOr download the Crimpd app! (Available for iOS and Android)Check out PhysiVantage!physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!Check out Chalk Cartel!chalkcartel.comUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your next order!We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, Jeremiah Johnson, Scott Donahue, Eli Conlee, Skyler Maxwell, and Craig LeeBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes:  thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/magnus-midtboNuggets:0:06:39 – Burning out on competitions, and starting his career as a YouTuber0:10:45 – Who is Magnus’s audience?0:13:10 – Editing and perfectionism0:15:59 – The hard work behind success0:18:05 – Pacing and music, and making the films personal0:21:09 – Being an interovert as a YouTuber0:23:35 – Why YouTube Channels die out0:26:16 – Making other types of videos outside of climbing, and not being afraid of trying new things0:28:05 – Parallels between YouTube and climbing, and logging routes on 8a.nu0:29:32 – Being known for his strength, and suffering during collaborations0:30:19 – Free soloing with Alex Honnold0:32:45 – Patron question from Cody: Which collaborations were the most fun?0:35:59 – Jujimufu0:37:54 – What Magnus learned from collaborating with Juji and Tom0:39:37 – Getting criticism from climbers, and letting go of worrying about what other people think0:40:49 – Anton the Russian Ninja Warrior0:42:09 – What Magnus has learned from spending time with Adam Ondra, and surrounding yourself with people who make you feel lazy0:44:19 – Finding balance vs. focusing on one thing0:50:58 – A week in Magnus’s life, and why he doesn’t film many outdoor videos0:56:37 – Common themes between top climbers, and how many of us overcomplicate our training0:58:23 – What climbing means to Magnus now, and wanting to climb a V15 (8C) boulder1:00:04 – Quitting coffee1:02:05 – Magnus’s go-to strength maintenance session1:04:12 – Why Magnus primarily climbs on commercial gym boulders1:05:47 – What Magnus would do if he wanted to climb his hardest again1:08:45 – Feeling healthier and happier at his current bodyweight1:11:04 – How much harder Magnus climbs without a shirt1:11:49 – Training on rock1:13:45 – Patron Question from Andrew: Biggest takeaways from training with Adam Ondra?1:16:39 – Watching tutorials on cameras and editing1:18:33 – How collaborations come about1:20:24 – Dream collaborations1:21:34 – What’s next for Magnus’s channel1:25:14 – Why Magnus doesn’t outsource his editing1:27:26 – How it works to get paid as a YouTuber, and investing in climbing gyms1:29:24 – What Magnus wishes he would have known earlier about YouTube, and wishing he hadn’t had respect for climbing grades1:33:17 – How top climbers almost have two personalities, and balancing humility with confidence1:35:18 – Learning to make fewer excuses, and other gifts from YouTube1:37:22 – Traveling, hiking, and exploring1:38:48 – What’s next1:39:30 – Where to find Magnus on the internet