Swim Smooth 🧠Why Thinking of Yourself as an "Adult-Onset Swimmer" Is a Massively Limiting Mindset
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Nov 1, 2024 Many adult swimmers limit themselves by labeling their journey as 'adult-onset.' This mindset often leads to self-doubt and hindered progress. One swimmer, Rachel, discovered that shifting her focus from this label to mastering specific techniques sparked significant improvement. Even seasoned athletes sometimes fall into this trap, joking about their late starts instead of addressing their skills. By concentrating on practical aspects like stroke mechanics and body position, swimmers can unlock their potential and swim with more ease.
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Rachel's Frustration with Adult-Onset Label
- Rachel, an adult learner, struggled with slow progress despite expert lessons in multiple countries.
- Her label as an "adult-onset swimmer" framed her experience and limited her potential unconsciously.
Mental Limits of Adult-Onset Identity
- Identifying as an adult-onset swimmer can self-limit progress by attributing every struggle to this label.
- The main challenge is mental, not physical, affecting many adult learners including professionals.
Pros Trapped by Adult-Onset Mindset
- Even pros like Sam Long and Joe Skipper joke about their poor swimming due to late starts.
- This mindset distracts them from serious training and improvement despite their potential.