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I was routinely picked last if not at all in sports all throughout my childhood. As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own, such as lifting weights,

I was routinely picked last if not at all in sports all throughout my childhood. As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own, such as lifting weights, biking, swimming, and running. Individual sports such as golf and tennis followed naturally. I would have otherwise been a complete shut-in. Although I do have a lack of executive function, I make sure to get exercise as often as I can. Classes at the local gym are a godsend - I don't need to prep, plan ahead, or anything. I just need to show up at the right time and the thinking has been done for me. I'm thankful I got the opportunity to do all the physical activities I did. Helped that my siblings were all big athletes and most kids in my neighborhood were too. Kids today don't have that, and I feel for them.

wintermutestwin 3y ago
> I was routinely picked last if not at all in sports all throughout my childhood. As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own I suspect many kids are so disheartened by these early experiences that they are much less likely to make the transition as you did. Personally, it took many years of adulthood before I figured out that physical activity was actually super beneficial and not just the games that bullies play. By high school, I refused to participate in PE and just took Fs. Maybe schools should start kids out with individual activities instead of team sports?
zzzeek 3y ago
> As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own, such as lifting weights, biking, swimming, and running. Individual sports such as golf and tennis followed naturally. good for you but yes, you had people in your family who were athletes and apparently did not dissuade you further. lots of kids are not really that lucky.
- NickC25 3y ago
  True, but they certainly didn't encourage me. Too busy with their own activities.

wintermutestwin 3y ago

> I was routinely picked last if not at all in sports all throughout my childhood. As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own I suspect many kids are so disheartened by these early experiences that they are much less likely to make the transition as you did. Personally, it took many years of adulthood before I figured out that physical activity was actually super beneficial and not just the games that bullies play. By high school, I refused to participate in PE and just took Fs. Maybe schools should start kids out with individual activities instead of team sports?

zzzeek 3y ago

> As a result, I picked up sports I could do on my own, such as lifting weights, biking, swimming, and running. Individual sports such as golf and tennis followed naturally. good for you but yes, you had people in your family who were athletes and apparently did not dissuade you further. lots of kids are not really that lucky.

NickC25 3y ago
True, but they certainly didn't encourage me. Too busy with their own activities.