For me, this is rock climbing. I will never be a great climber. Heck, I won't even get as good as I was in my past. Not as strong, easier to injure, and can't train as hard. But still, I love it and ever session I try to get better. Funny, the goal is clearly NOT to get up the wall, but rather to push yourself. If I wanted to get up higher, we could use more tools, grab any hold possible or just take the darn stairs. But its not about getting higher. Its about doing something hard
yes, absolutely yes. love rock climbing, and as a very casual climber now, I've been trying to change my mindset in this way as well
tangential note:, I've been thinking lately maybe I should rotate through sports, to make sure it's always hard. everything gets easier as your muscle memory adapts. I wonder if more frequently being on the beginning of the skill curve more often is better for you in some ways?
For me, this is rock climbing. I will never be a great climber. Heck, I won't even get as good as I was in my past. Not as strong, easier to injure, and can't train as hard. But still, I love it and ever session I try to get better. Funny, the goal is clearly NOT to get up the wall, but rather to push yourself. If I wanted to get up higher, we could use more tools, grab any hold possible or just take the darn stairs. But its not about getting higher. Its about doing something hard
yes, absolutely yes. love rock climbing, and as a very casual climber now, I've been trying to change my mindset in this way as well
tangential note:, I've been thinking lately maybe I should rotate through sports, to make sure it's always hard. everything gets easier as your muscle memory adapts. I wonder if more frequently being on the beginning of the skill curve more often is better for you in some ways?