“swim practice, like any practice, needs balance” seems to be something everyone overlooks in today’s hustle culture — Arnold became the best bodybuilder partly because he learned ballet to sharpen his poses, and focused on disciplined recovery.
Excellence seems to not only be what the best do in their productive time, but also what they do to subtly improve in their downtime
I appreciate that Arnold anecdote. Bodybuilding and ballet! And I agree that our "hustle culture" could benefit from regular rest. Easier said than done. But I'm learning (slowly).
“swim practice, like any practice, needs balance” seems to be something everyone overlooks in today’s hustle culture — Arnold became the best bodybuilder partly because he learned ballet to sharpen his poses, and focused on disciplined recovery.
Excellence seems to not only be what the best do in their productive time, but also what they do to subtly improve in their downtime
Thanks, Gaurav.
I appreciate that Arnold anecdote. Bodybuilding and ballet! And I agree that our "hustle culture" could benefit from regular rest. Easier said than done. But I'm learning (slowly).
You might be curious to read this article on the author of "Rest is Resistance." https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/well/live/nap-ministry-bishop-tricia-hersey.html