Applying Lessons From Another Activity |
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Applying Lessons From Another Activity |
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Sep 19 2014, 08:35 AM |
Ben You are quoting the great Itō Ittōsai
From a certain point on, I started learning based on this principle and I think it should be something that we all must do. Anything we do is based on a set of universal laws which apply everywhere, regardless of the form. For instance - the power of slowing down. Zen teaches it, martial arts teaches it and you can apply it in ANYTHING. You cannot execute a motion which includes complex aspects, unless you understand it, feel it and apply it in various contexts until it becomes a natural reaction. In order to achieve that, regardless of the activity field, that certain something must be practiced slow, at first. Take strumming for instance. It looks like the most natural thing on earth - right? How did it feel the first time ever? This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Sep 19 2014, 08:36 AM |
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Sep 19 2014, 06:19 PM |
I like to say that their 'talent' lies in their desire.
Having said that, at 5' 9" I'll never slam dunk on a regulation court regardless of my desire. Then again, there's always Derek Fisher. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Sep 20 2014, 01:58 AM |
Natural talent just comes to people, this has been proven time and time again, and in some circumstances in the extreme...
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Sep 20 2014, 06:06 PM |
I too think that some folks are predisposed to do some things better than others but I have known and worked with a couple of 'prodigies' ... they practice like CRAZY and are totally and completely committed to and focused on the task. They don't get distracted.
Most importantly, the prodigies I've known had really good teachers and live in an environment that nurtures that talent and desire. Mozart's father was an outstanding musician and teacher and Wolfy's older sister was by all accounts one hell of a violinist. There was music being played in the house at all waking hours. If you are predisposed to really love music and have a good work ethic, you'll be pretty awesome when you're deep in an environment like that. It should be noted that the majority of musical 'child prodigies' don't end up doing it as a profession. Of those that do - most of them plateau in their early 20s while the rest of the plain old garden variety really good ones catch up and the playing field evens out. *The bulk of working, professional artists (musicians, painters, etc.) and athletes were dubbed 'child prodigies'. You should kinda be able to kick ass when you're a little kid (between 5 and 13). It's just that the Jay Leno show or currently youtube only features the select few who's parents or schools feel the need to parade them in front of the public. This post has been edited by klasaine: Sep 21 2014, 02:43 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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