How Was That Possible?
I like to read about people who have become great at their craft. The focus and determination to do well at one single thing amazes me. As I mentioned in my last post I have trouble focusing and that is why singular focus is astonishing to me. Yet, when you dig deep into the stories of these high achievers you see that it was non-stop practice each day that made their greatness look so effortless. When you think about an athlete at the top of their game they would say that rain, shine, sleet, or snow would not stop them from practicing. It is like they got to a place in their mind that says what more can I do today to become better? When you are already that great, the increases in talent must be infinitesimal. Yet, it is these extremely small things that make a lasting impact and create legends. Think about watching a sports game and saying to yourself, “How did he/she/they do that?”. I believe it was the hours of practice to making that moment happen. Shooting a ball 100 times or making the same catch 100 times sets you up to be ready for one moment; but introspecting on every moment, all the time, with one idea at the forefront of one’s mind keeps a person ready for every moment.
“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” — A.P.J Abul Kalam
How To Make It Possible
When I look at the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, he practiced what he preached. His practice not only focused on the macro but also on the micro. The smallest of details would never be overlooked. Things that nobody had thought would be brought forth by his insight. I believe he was able to do this due to his constant introspection on how he could please his Guru’s. His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj showed me how I need to practice. Every moment of His Holinesses life has been documented, it is kind of like the play book. You read it, you study it, and if you practice it, you know exactly which play to make in the moment.
This is where reading about the life of Pramukh Swami Maharaj will make the real adjustment to my life. It will help me find ways to make each moment of my day more meaningful and more perfect. Reading alone will not get me to where I want to be. It will be a necessary for me to do deliberate practice. If you don’t know what that is, here is a link that explains it.(https://hbr.org/2007/07/the-making-of-an-expert)
The article above states, “Consistently and overwhelmingly, the evidence showed that experts are always made, not born.” I know that there is a fighting chance to achieve what I want. The requirement is simply practice. See you on the field of life — — — — — — — — six feet apart.
