I always read these with the knowledge that in individual sports (skiing, tennis, golf etc) the differences are infinitesimally fractional, and, quite frankly, unconscionably to those of us non elite athletes. Always leaves me in awe.
This month though, I found some parallels that I fully understand, and relate, to the rehab work I do with others. The changes, hard work, do not ever become instantly fully realized. There HAS to be a time of reset, a double clutch. What you hang your hat on is one thing that improves. Everything positive change always starts with one thing.
Finally, we always need to be our advocate, but not our own counsel. Smart old saying, the worst patients/clients are those who choose to be their own Doctors or Lawyers. Again, in my parallel, my best thinking got me here.... perhaps I need to listen and interpret.
Keep going. You are inspiring others, and in the end, the spirit of the one who tries, is not the goal, but the exercise.
Hi Joe, I really appreciate the distinction between advocate and counsel. Great advice and something I certainly try to keep in mind. I think one of the biggest unlocks for me throughout this journey (and life in geenral) is finding a way to surround myself with good counsel :) onwards!
Dear Tricia
I always read these with the knowledge that in individual sports (skiing, tennis, golf etc) the differences are infinitesimally fractional, and, quite frankly, unconscionably to those of us non elite athletes. Always leaves me in awe.
This month though, I found some parallels that I fully understand, and relate, to the rehab work I do with others. The changes, hard work, do not ever become instantly fully realized. There HAS to be a time of reset, a double clutch. What you hang your hat on is one thing that improves. Everything positive change always starts with one thing.
Finally, we always need to be our advocate, but not our own counsel. Smart old saying, the worst patients/clients are those who choose to be their own Doctors or Lawyers. Again, in my parallel, my best thinking got me here.... perhaps I need to listen and interpret.
Keep going. You are inspiring others, and in the end, the spirit of the one who tries, is not the goal, but the exercise.
Joe
Hi Joe, I really appreciate the distinction between advocate and counsel. Great advice and something I certainly try to keep in mind. I think one of the biggest unlocks for me throughout this journey (and life in geenral) is finding a way to surround myself with good counsel :) onwards!
Love the insights and the guidance, Tricia.
Thank you for sharing!!
Your efforts and successes, on the water, on the trails, on the mountains, and in life are "soul supporting"!!!
Keep on rockin' Girl.