Strategies

There are strategies to make the most of our time, critical thinking is a big one. To attribute this to kung fu I will use the example of training.

When you want to decide if you should train or not you need to look at the big picture. Ask yourself what benefits you are looking for in this particular training session and what potential benefits or consequences there would be from not training.

If the reason for you not to train is you are too tired, that is not good enough. Trust me, I used that reasoning before. Tired or not, there are so many things you can practice that will benefit your skill and knowledge in the future.

Another strategy is to break it down into microscopic pieces. For instance, working on a specific technique to improve body memory or your understanding if the concept can be done, tired or not. You go over the movement, visualize how it could be applied and practice it.

Finally, I find just talking to someone helps greatly. Bounce ideas back and forth or ask for clarification. I learned that when you verbalize what you are thinking, it boosts your higher brain function and allows you to work things through logically. Blogging also falls into this category. I find most of my insights are reinforced by what I am writing.