
Check this article out here. This article really rang true to me when I read it a few years ago. A lot of times when I demonstrate an exercise here at CFO, people give me a certain wide-eyed expression and are probably thinking, “He wants me to do what?” or “I can’t see myself doing that!”. Somehow after a few minutes they are jumping over a tire, doing turkish get ups, balancing on the indo board, etc. I really don’t give anyone the chance to sell themselves short here. The peer pressure around here helps too! Do you think you have ever sold yourself short or not attempted something when others have because it looked like you couldn’t do it? Of course we need safety and proper progressions but what do you think is the mindset that allows people to build up to a crazy level of skills and the ability to confidently access a skill and attempt it? Post your thought to the comments.
I think a person has to look at something from a positive point of view and instead of saying I can’t, has to try and find a means to succeed. I’ve sold myself short on many things in the past. It’s learned behavior and you have to break through, if you want to reach what you are capable of. I think you have to not think so much sometimes and just do it. Thinking perhaps is what makes you psych yourself out. The mindset might be just knowing when to think and when not to think.
Thanks this was very thought provoking.
Comment by Jason — July 31, 2007 @ 1:23 am