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While recovering from an injury, I learned a lot about joints.
I got fascinated by synovial fluid. Usually, it hangs out deep in the cartilage layers. But when you put pressure on it, the fluid comes out through pores, doing the job of internal joint lubrication and shock absorber. So, even with a heavy load, the joint glides smoothly without wearing out.
Honestly, at the beginning of a workout, grabbing a kettlebell feels unpleasant. Your body creaks, hurts, and complains. But 20 minutes of warm-up seem to transform your ‘state of matter’, turning ice into liquid.
I once read that actor Jackie Chan spends a solid hour every morning stretching his body. Otherwise, he is not able to function like everyone else. Jackie is famous for doing all of his own stunts. He has accumulated all kinds of injuries during his long film career.
As we see, there’s a massive reserve inside our bodies. Thanks to it, we can endure and achieve things we never dreamed of.
But there’s a catch— the reserve isn’t available right away. It takes initial effort and time to open access. So if the goal is ambitious, discipline and patience are a must.
Warm-up, prelude, or buildup is always necessary:
Before hunting, primitive men pierced a petroglyph with a spear.
Modern entrepreneurs create MVPs.
Scientists test prototypes.
Artists make sketches.
Writers create drafts.
Conclusion: there’s more respect for that handful of dirt, from which, according to Lao Tzu, a nine-story tower eventually rises.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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