Repetition

I hate… I hate doing dishes.  I hate laundry. I hate cold water. I hate swimming long distance. Once you erect a wall of disdain, there’s no where to go.  Catch yourself in the act; try opening your language.  I have a hard time prioritizing doing dishes. Laundry always takes more time than I expect. …

Other than waking up and going to sleep each day, there isn’t much that I do consistently. However, since learning The SwimMastery Way, I have become obsessed with the idea of habits. Especially motor habits and how they contribute to making progress in the water. Swimming is unique in that it is a lifesaving skill….

“Do I want to improve?” If the answer is, “no,” keep doing what you’re doing. If the answer is, “yes,” continue reading. “How do I improve,” you ask? Learn how to learn.  With accountability and focus, you can improve at anything. Washing dishes. Folding sheets. Making bread. Playing an instrument. Learning to sew. Knit. Tie…

Do you feel that you get winded easily when you swim? Do you continuously exhale when you face is in the water? Are you able to get oxygen in and out at a rate that sustains you for the distance that you’re endeavoring?  Do you depend on breathing to a single side? Or maybe you…

Right here. Right now. I have to remind myself often—to be right here, right now. It’s easy to get caught up in what happened. Or what’s next. But it pays to be present – especially in each practice.

When you’re looking to improve, I recommend thinking like a scientist.  Hypothesize if you want, or just try it out! Employ wonder and test. Pretend there is no right or wrong; discover what works for you.   What happens when you stop going through the motions and get curious?