What I learned about work and life from distance running
10 days ago
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- Steve Jobs' story about connecting the dots emphasizes trusting that past experiences will make sense in the future.
- The author shares lessons from distance running, highlighting the value of doing things you're not naturally gifted at.
- Running teaches that persistence and curiosity can lead to unexpected improvements, even if you're not setting records.
- The 'Bank Metaphor' is debunked; exercise is about triggering adaptations, not just depositing effort tokens.
- Aerobic and anaerobic systems require different training approaches: low and slow for aerobic, intense for anaerobic.
- Consistency in training is crucial for long-term improvement, even if progress feels invisible at times.
- Increasing mileage can break plateaus, showing that volume is often a key component of success.
- Comparing yourself to others should be contextual, considering your own phase of development.
- Improvement often feels invisible because your baseline shifts, making past challenges seem easy.
- Over-measuring can lead to unnecessary stress; focusing on a strategy and waiting for results is often better.
- Mastering basics, like Kobe Bryant did, is more effective than relying on flashy tricks or hacks.
- Challenging yourself is necessary to avoid plateaus; comfort can lead to stagnation.
- Desirable difficulties in learning tasks lead to better long-term performance, similar to physical training.