When I write, I often have moments when I’m stuck. I don’t know what to write next or where the essay is actually going. I’m getting in my own way, overanalyzing a situation. It doesn’t just happen when I’m writing, it could be climbing or catching a football.
This post made me think of "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin. A quote that I love:
"In performance training, first we learn to flow with whatever comes. Then we learn to use whatever comes to our advantage. Finally, we learn to be completely self-sufficient and create our own earthquakes, so our mental process feeds itself explosive inspirations without the need for outside stimulus."
There's a great book, The Inner Game of Tennis, that's all about this idea of getting out of your own way. Cool to see the same concepts applied to rock climbing!
This is one of your better one, Chris. I'm glad I subscribed to this newsletter. Great find with Johnny Dawes coaching on rock climbing to get out of our own way.
🤯Unknown Unknowns #103 - Get Out of Your Head
Great insights, Chris.
This post made me think of "The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin. A quote that I love:
"In performance training, first we learn to flow with whatever comes. Then we learn to use whatever comes to our advantage. Finally, we learn to be completely self-sufficient and create our own earthquakes, so our mental process feeds itself explosive inspirations without the need for outside stimulus."
There's a great book, The Inner Game of Tennis, that's all about this idea of getting out of your own way. Cool to see the same concepts applied to rock climbing!
I love the Unknown Unknowns title, it captures the air of our times and the need of modesty.
I love the Ken Kesey quote. Awesome essay about getting into a flow state.
This is one of your better one, Chris. I'm glad I subscribed to this newsletter. Great find with Johnny Dawes coaching on rock climbing to get out of our own way.