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I was into BMX when I was young, and really wanted to learn how to manual (coasting on the back tire). I practiced this every day for 6 months, I got to being a
by Fricken 10y ago
I was into BMX when I was young, and really wanted to learn how to manual (coasting on the back tire). I practiced this every day for 6 months, I got to being able to manual about 30 feet on a good run. One day, my friend who was a natural athlete but had no particular interest in BMX decided to give it a try. He had it figured out within an hour. It was pretty clear that 10,000 hours would get him a hell of a lot further than it would get me, and that it was time to divorce myself from any aspiration of becoming a professional, or even competent BMX rider. I rage quit. Natural talent is huge.
- srtjstjsj 10y agoDo you know how many hours he put into athleticism before that day? If you are a clutz like me, you probably did an hour less of athletic activity every day of your life than someone with an aptitude. Aptitude plants a seed that grows.
- scott_s 10y agoAgreed with your sentiment. What makes Fricken say his friend is a "natural athlete"? Is it just because Fricken did not see his friend practice athletic activities since being very young, or did Fricken's friend really excel at athletics without any practice? There are a lot of examples of athletes crossing over from one sport to another, because their prior sport's skills transfer well. I wouldn't say they are a "natural" at the new sport.