Just do

In the process of learning most people get stuck because they don’t keep going.  They don’t do what they think they know or they don’t do enough of it.

They get confused when given a map as they think they have already covered the
territory.  But guess what, you have to keep walking.

In learning,  these are the people who ask you what’s next? My answer is “just do”.

These are the same people who think that once they have been shown something once that they understand it.

They want more but they don’t realise that more can only come with practice and time. Or what the Chinese call real kung fu.

So if you get stuck or bored on your path, turn around and get back to work.

There is no substitute.

Just do.

The results may surprise you!

Just do

In the process of learning most people get stuck because they don’t keep going.  They don’t do what they think they know or they don’t do enough of it.

They get confused when given a map as they think they have already covered the
territory.  But guess walk, you have to keep walking.

In learning,  these are the people who ask you what’s next? My answer is “just do”.

These are the same people who think that once they have been shown something once that they understand it.

They want more but they don’t realise that more can only come with practice and time. Or what the Chinese call real kung fu.

So if you get stuck or bored on your path, turn around and get back to work.

There is no substitute.

Just do.

The results may surprise you!

Intelligence in learning

Why do some people learn quicker and more easily than others? It may be movement, or some other field but we don’t assimilate at the same rate.

The difference is in intelligence. But I do not mean IQ.

Intelligence specific to that area and skill. It is really awareness. As I keep telling people, awareness before change.

Body awareness. It is not just proprioception of the muscles. It must be deeper.

This I find is irrespective of age or experience. It is also not about flexibility or strength. Rather, in movement and health, it is more about body intelligence.

A lot of us are out of touch with our bodies so the best thing to do and learn is to listen to the body. To learn to develop a sense of it. And not just the muscles.

It is just like any other communication. It requires good listening skills.

And how do you acquire it? With practice and targeted exercises.

Awareness is fostered by attention, breathing, curiosity, dedication, energy, fun and gentleness. It is play. It is love.

Body intelligence.

Which goes beyond but must begin with simple awareness.

Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what goes on around you.

Like any skill, it can be learned and taught.