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Old 09-06-2010, 11:56 PM   #27
Linda Eskin
 
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Re: When does it begin to make sense?

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Dave Plaza wrote: View Post
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I did however skip my Wednesday and Thursday training this week because I've been at it non-stop and I thought a bit of time away might do me some good...

I think missing the training was a mistake though, I miss it far too much.
Yup...

After my 5th kyu test I thought I'd back off a little, regain some balance in my life, and spend a little more time on other things. Ha! Like you, I missed it too much. Since then I've been training pretty regularly 4 nights a week, and I miss it on the days I can't be there. I'm adding a 5th day for the next few months (2 more classes, plus working one-on-one with a mentor) while I get ready for my next test.

This weeekend I've been reading "Mastery" by George Leonard. Everthing about it rings true for me. He even uses some of the same examples I've been using. I think you'd really enjoy the book, and it relates directly to the toloic of your thread here.

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