2882: The Most Important Life Lesson From Kill Bill AND What Should Be vs. What Is by Roger Lawson
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Feb 19, 2025
Confronting fears is essential for personal growth, as highlighted through lessons from 'Kill Bill.' Embracing discomfort can lead to a richer life. The importance of objective measurement in fitness and personal development is emphasized; wishful thinking won't yield results. Tracking progress is key to overcoming self-deception. The stark contrast between what should be and what is can significantly impact success, reminding us that real progress requires concrete actions and strategies.
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Sharpen Your Edge
Know your "edge," the point where you start to make excuses and back off from your goals.
Consistently push slightly beyond that edge to achieve real growth, like forging a Hattori Hanzo sword.
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Measure Objectively, Adjust Accordingly
Use objective measurements like circumference, clothing fit, food intake, and strength gains to track progress.
If a plan isn't working, adjust your course of action instead of stubbornly sticking to it.
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Evaluate Before Changing
Before changing your approach, analyze execution, consistency, and time spent.
Avoid changing things randomly if the basics aren't covered.
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This book summarizes Anders Ericsson's 30-year research on the acquisition of expertise. It introduces the concept of 'deliberate practice,' a specific learning method used by experts to achieve superior performance. The authors distinguish between different types of practice, such as naive practice, purposeful practice, and deliberate practice, emphasizing the importance of mental representations in achieving expertise. The book also addresses the misconception of the '10,000-hour rule' popularized by Malcolm Gladwell and provides practical tips for improving skills in various areas[1][2][5].
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Roger Lawson challenges us to confront our fears head-on, pushing just beyond our comfort zones to create a life worth living. He also emphasizes the importance of objective measurement, wishful thinking won't get you results, but tracking your progress and adjusting accordingly will. Whether it's fitness, career, or personal growth, the difference between what should be and what is can make or break your success.
"A free man is free to acknowledge his fears, without hiding them, or hiding from them. Live with your lips pressed against your fears, kissing your fears, neither pulling back nor aggressively violating them."
"Reality is a harsh and cruel mistress, but she’s always fair."
"A movement in any random direction is not progression."