Obviously, the worst option is to learn to swim on land. No matter how much effort and resources you put in, the result is bound to disappoint you, if not put you at risk. But learning to swim in the water can also be different. For example, a novice trainer may overwhelm you with a stream of details, each of which is valuable, but you won’t be able to swim properly because your brain will be paralyzed. A mature trainer will only give you a few accents, but they are what will dramatically fix your style.
However, the real breakthrough in mastering the technique will happen when, instead of practicing in the normal mode, you try to swim a hundred-meter crawl as fast as possible, giving all the strength that you have. I guarantee you'll be surprised at how your body swaps what you've learned in the hierarchy of importance. A clear goal and the rigors of the task exacerbate the main Function that the coach was trying to convey to you. If you are fully invested in the swim, you will merge with the Function. And it will teach your body all it needs and beyond what the words convey. From that point on, your training will take on a different value, as you will be guided by the ideal, helping you address current weaknesses more quickly.
That’s why Brazilian jiu-jitsu coaches advise beginners to take part in a real championship, despite the risk of injury. Regardless of losing or winning, contact with the Function will forever change perceptions, adjust the direction and accelerate the student’s learning by an order of magnitude. Similarly, when learning something new in business, it’s important to shorten the time between getting the insight and putting it into action. In this sense, entrepreneurship is a multi-year 24/7/365 turbo sprint. And while others occasionally get in touch with it for insights, founders and Function are inseparable. And their Mastery, influence and success are just byproducts.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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