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I find posts like this very annoying. As swombat points out, the claim that you should "watch your thoughts" leaves one wondering: how do I do that? The answer
by yelsgib 15y ago
I find posts like this very annoying. As swombat points out, the claim that you should "watch your thoughts" leaves one wondering: how do I do that? The answer I assume I would get, were I to ask the author this question, is: "Just do it!" Of course, the author has conveniently left out details regarding what type of support he received from family/friends/coaches.
Anyway, that's exactly why this type of crap isn't useful.
To become excellent at a contingent skill (e.g. swimming, chess, math) you must surround yourself with excellent, honest people who care about you.
To become excellent at a trascendental skill (e.g. "strength," "bravery") you must isolate yourself and go very deep.
There is no other way.
- simon_weber 15y agoThat seems a bit harsh to me. Self motivation - both through thoughts and through actions - is a very necessary part of building habits. Outside motivation can be great too, but unlike self motivation it's not always available. Will the friends/family/coaches wake up at 5am to convince you not to sleep in? Even if they would, I'd rather be able to do it on my own.
- Jach 15y ago>To become excellent at a contingent skill (e.g. swimming, chess, math) you must surround yourself with excellent, honest people who care about you. >To become excellent at a trascendental skill (e.g. "strength," "bravery") you must isolate yourself and go very deep. Isn't this reversed? It feels like it to me. Of course both internal and external methods apply to each.