Hyper-specialization in high-level athletes can lead to a diminished affordance landscape, similar to obsessive-compulsive behavior.
This results in one amplified affordance (sport success) while others are neglected.
Fostering a richer affordance landscape, even in high-performance sport, allows athletes to attend to other important aspects of life, increasing potential fulfillment and adaptability.
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My interview with Carl Woods from Victoria University. What does it mean to know, guide, and correspond with our environment?