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Re: Interesting review! Re: Re: "...So a "limit" usually only exists in the minds of the thinkers". (Reply to this comment)
by kengland4
QUOTE"" 2 seconds isn't long enough to leave you a friendly comment, Kevin. This one took maybe 20.
Hope you're enjoying the sunny weather this week,
~Claire""
So type FASTER, LOL!!! Yeah, it does seem very nice--especially Saturday, in which my karate club participated in our local university's (CSULB) Kaleidoscope annual festival. It was just GORGEOUS!!!! If you're on Facebook, add me (Kevin England) and check out the pics! But-yeah. Usually, someone saying,"I canNOT do X,Y,Z,etc..." is something they're imposing on themselves. Often, it's "I haven't gathered enough REASONS WHY I should do it, therefore I WILL NOT." If one changes their "self-talk" and stops talking down to themselves, they will see that more supportive self-talk will lead to greater belief and faith in themselves and their abilities. After not participating in a karate tournament for over 5 years (and waiting until the last hours to decide), when someone finally asked me if I was going to "jump in," I actually honestly discovered that I had no reason (NO EXCUSE) not to participate--I had run out of excuses, and I knew I needed that in order to advance my training, so I did. It was a great experience, and I have "no regrets."
That's kind of how it works. Deal with your own objections-no money, time, interest, what's in it for me, etc.-and then honestly see if it's something that should be done. I hope that "connects."
Kevin
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Apr 28 '09
3:38 pm PDT
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Interesting review! Re: Re: "...So a "limit" usually only exists in the minds of the thinkers". (Reply to this comment)
by e-claire
2 seconds isn't long enough to leave you a friendly comment, Kevin. This one took maybe 20.
Hope you're enjoying the sunny weather this week,
~Claire
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Apr 28 '09
2:40 pm PDT
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Re: "...So a "limit" usually only exists in the minds of the thinkers". (Reply to this comment)
by kengland4
Quote "Why is it we cannot place a greater emphasis on this thinking in our public schools? Well done, excellent piece!"
I work in the schools, and I try to use clear, concise "common sense," with a little Zen, when applicable. Many people have delicate egos, however, and are not open to "newer" or "different" ways of thinking. This kind of information usually has to be had via individual study, outside books, enlightened friends, or private school--many people cannot teach it, because they were never exposed to, or convinced of it. They are hard-wired to think "A LIMIT/RECORD CANNOT BE BREACHED" In rare cases, you may have forward-looking teachers, or maybe a very innovative school. Mostly, though--it's unrefreshed ways of thinking that have not allowed any flexibility.
The other issue is, many people want to impose limits on how freely one can think, which too often arises from fear of inadequacy/ego of the instructor(s) who, in my opinion, are not acting in the best interest of the students. Then, too, one does have to keep students focused, so there are times (especially with certain types of students) that you want to keep narrowly-focused, s they will start asking lots of questions/going on tangents, and maybe even distract you from your purpose. They are too concerned about "appearances," and if they are going to be "one-upped" by a student. Look at all that's going on with the right to free speech, even on the part of university professors, right now. You are expected to think and act in a "cardboard cutout" way, or you may be characterized as "other/out." It's a fine line to walk. Think inside the box/be "safe."
P.S. I cannot recommend enough this book-- 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class, by Siebold. I'm barely halfway through, and it's already greatly impressed me.
Kevin
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Apr 23 '09
11:29 am PDT
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"...So a "limit" usually only exists in the minds of the thinkers". (Reply to this comment)
by lllopez
Ken,
Why is it we cannot place a greater emphasis on this thinking in our public schools? Well done, excellent piece!
Lou
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Apr 20 '09
1:34 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Re: 2 Seconds (Reply to this comment)
by kengland4
Good point. It seems like it'd be difficult for the human eye to judge something as "smooth" and "quick" at the same time; something really fast would look more like a "blur," but then it's hard to tell how "smooth" it is. So it would appear that this is where "muscle memory" comes in.
Kevin
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Apr 20 '09
4:48 am PDT
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Re: Re: 2 Seconds (Reply to this comment)
by coldsteel7
If you practice a particular skill with smooth motion, eventually muscle memory will take over. I have seen shooting demonstrations that make that particular skill look slow. But on average, it is fairly quick.
John
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Apr 20 '09
4:11 am PDT
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Re: 2 Seconds (Reply to this comment)
by kengland4
To someone untrained in firearms like me, that sounds pretty impressive. How would you rate that, according to the standards in that discipline? What are some of the records? It sits well with me that "smooth is fast..," as well. fast, jerky, inaccurate, and unstable is just a low level--whether it's typing, shooting, or serving a ball in tennis or volleyball. I remember calculating a speed of over 100 words-per-minute in beginning typing class in high school. I was shocked, but there were errors all over the page, and I dared not report this, for fear of ridicule. Fascinating! Thanks, John!
Kevin
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Apr 19 '09
9:07 am PDT
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2 Seconds (Reply to this comment)
by coldsteel7
From the holster...with my back turned and wearing a jacket...
I can turn, draw and fire two shots each on three targets in two seconds. That is addressing three individual threats, center mass, in under two seconds. Sound like it is fast, but it is smooth (Smooth is fast...fast is slow).
John
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Apr 19 '09
7:33 am PDT
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