Learning from zero

I tried a new sport and discovered that I was not a natural. It taxed muscles I don’t often train and required techniques of which I had no knowledge.

Pure strength and intuition did not carry me far.

I looked around: others made things look easy with graceful efficiency.

But I should not have been surprised. I was comparing my zero-hours experience with well-practiced, skilled participants. Not a fair comparison.

Sometimes, even the first few steps can call for domain knowledge and guidance.

And learning new things requires patience and humility.

Be sure to do it regularly.

stephen