A few weeks I stole a blog idea from Dean Somerset and highlighted my list 8 Non-Fitness Books of Every Gymnastics Professional Must Read.
In the same spirit (that is, “steal” another idea), my good friend and former business partner, Eric Cressey, wrote a fantastic position entitled The most important three words in power and preparation That I felt hitting the nail on the head and also served as a little inspiration for me. While I will encourage everyone to read now to click on the link above, I will not leave everyone in the dark.
What were the three words he mentioned?
“I was wrong.”
It takes a little courage and Moxy for someone to be so transparent and to admit when it is wrong. And for any reason, compared to other occupations, the power and air -conditioning community has really, really, really Surprised time admitting when it’s wrong.
I should not throw the whole industry under the bus. This is unfair and short -sighted. But I would be a remiss not to say that there is a fair number of people in the stubborn industry and refuse to admit when they are wrong.
I mean that all you have to do is spend ten minutes on social media and you will find any number of small arguments and measurement competitions left in which he is right. The multitude of fixed -state cardio supports the hiit crowd. Total calories are the only thing that counts the crowd supports the multitude of IIFYM (if it fits your macros). Power coaches support yoga trainers. Powerlifters support with bodybuilders. And everyone supports with vegans.
And no one admits when they make a mistake. Everything.
It’s like the ultimate competition with the protagonist… ..
That is why I felt that Eric’s position was so refreshing and something that had to be said. It’s really okay to admit when you make a mistake. The Mayan revelation is not going to start.
All cool kids do it.
And I would go even until I say that the assumption when you make a mistake is imperative For personal development and development.
Unless your name is Gandalf or Dan John, you can’t expect to be 100% right of time. The assumption that when you make a mistake it gets balls (and ovaries!), And I feel that most people respect those who are confident enough to accept that they are no longer than those who pretend to be known alls.
This brings me to the other three words.
I remember my first trip to London for a workshop I teach, I had a few days to walk and get the sights and sounds.
I LOOOOOOVED London. It was my first trip to Europe and it was a BUFF story that I was excited to see many of the historical milestones and architecture that you just didn’t meet here in the states. You know, like a 10-11th century castle (the London Tower) right to hit the middle of a city:
In addition, it was a bit of a culture shock to smile at you and say “good morning”. Similarly, it was just as “shocking” to get used to one of the British slang.
My: “Can you show me in the direction of Trafalgar Square?”
British: “You would be bloody Barmy to get there this time of the day. If you imagine it and you are full of beans. I would recommend the south bank, cheerio, tea point, Winston Churchhill.”
My: “Uhhhhh, I don’t know?”
Facetiousious, this was an easy example of an era where I was not afraid to say the words, I don’t know.
Or take a few years ago when Lisa and I were down in Florida and met with our wedding developer.
Lisa: “Babe, who DJ did you like best?”
My: “I don’t know.”
Lisa: “Baby, do you want a photo booth during the reception?”
My: “I don’t know.”
Lisa: “Babe, which table cover do you like the most?”
My: “I don’t know.”
Lisa: “Baby, I swear to God that I will hit you in your mouth if you say ‘I don’t know’ once again.”
My: “I’m not Kn … .. wait, huh? Owwwwwwwwwwwww.”
The point is that there are many cases in everyday life, where they are not suspended around the phrase I do not know.
However, in the world of power and preparation these three words are considered almost taboo. It’s like admitting that you don’t know that the answer to something causes your card delivery.
And this is unfortunate.
I would like to believe that I know the answer to most things related to the gym that asks me … but even in the off-shanes I’m flummoxed, I’m not afraid to say it …… ..
I don’t know
If something I think the person asking for respects the entrance more than if I tried to throw away a bs diatribe.
In addition, I meet as a sting if, down the street, the person discovers the real answer and realizes that I did something on the go. How should I build trust – and most important, integrity – as a fitness professional if I am pretending Know the answers?
Listen: It’s impossible to be an “expert” on everything. Ask me how to deadlift, and I’m your husband. Ask me to explain Kre’s cycle and you will get nothing but jacks.
Taking this, believed Cressey Sports Performance holds a baseball training. Mark Fisher Fitness holds Broadway. Molly Galbraith, Nia Shanks and Joy Victoria have female education. John Romaniello holds fats (and funny dick). Jon Goodman holds the development of personal trainers. And I could continue and continue with examples.
This does not mean that none of the above has no experience except their position – they do it absolutely!
But I guarantee that they are not afraid to say “I don’t know” and are willing to get it, 2) They say something according to “Give me lime and I will find the answer for you” and/or 3) show people in the direction of someone in their network who has the answer.
Rule: Do not pretend that you are not something you are not. Accept your limitations as a gymnastics professional – And saying that I don’t know – It is just as valuable as the ability to overturn all the imports and origin of each muscles … .. in Elvish.
Both They are impressive. But it is the first to separate many of the good trainers and coaches from the adults.
