Jun 15, 2022
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just read a book or see a
demonstration once…and just do the new thing with ease?
The reality is often quite different. I would even go as far as
saying that the process is backward from what we desire.
Take the example of changing a current habit, where you release the
rein, to a new habit…a slightly different release point.
First, you must gain awareness of the new release point. Maybe an
instructor or a video suggests this change.
When you go out to practice…you will often realize
AFTER you have missed the timing…that you were
late.
Eventually, with practice, you’ll get closer and closer to the
timing, maybe you'll even notice DURING…but you’ll
probably still notice you’re a moment late.
Then, with enough practice, you’ll see the proper timing
BEFORE the moment approaches…and you’ll release
with perfect timing.
The challenge is that both the ‘after’ and the ‘during’ stages feel
like constant mistakes. And you can choose to view them that way,
or you can view this as the practice you need to finally achieve
your new habit.