Did you see that idiot riding up the hill...

[DDH]

I also stopped looking at the top of the hill and just watched my cadence and the road just in front of my tire (okay I peeked once or twice) but it did make a difference as I found myself at the top before I knew it.

I do this too. Someone had told me once to look at the top of the hill and just concentrate on that, but I find it easier when I just look right in front of my tire. I think it tricks my brain into thinking I'm on a flat or something.

If I look at the top of the hill, I'm wondering when it will ever end.

Now I do look up on occasion as to not run into anything and you have to watch ahead a bit.

Good luck on your hill climbing, and kudo's to you for all your hard work.