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Growing up, my grandfather tried to instill two major ideas in me and my siblings. The first being that perfect was an impossible goal, only achievable under ar
by something_ 10y ago
Growing up, my grandfather tried to instill two major ideas in me and my siblings. The first being that perfect was an impossible goal, only achievable under artificial circumstances. Secondly, that practice makes permanent, so be mindful of what you're practicing.
The first part always seemed reasonable, but I have had a lot of trouble with the second part. I recently gave up playing golf when I finally realized I had spent 20 years practicing being angry.
- mikestew 10y agoSecondly, that practice makes permanent, so be mindful of what you're practicing. That's a pretty common trope amongst musicians, as one example. If you play a part wrong, go back and get it right. Otherwise, all that you're "practicing" is how to play it wrong.
- misja111 10y ago> I recently gave up playing golf when I finally realized I had spent 20 years practicing being angry. You should read The Inner Game of Tennis. Actually I think there's a version about golf as well. That book has been a life changer for many people and it is exactly about what it seems you have been experiencing.
- hasenj 10y agoOff topic but as I read this > Secondly, that practice makes permanent, so be mindful of what you're practicing I started thinking about why deits are hard to stick to.