Learning Curve Moments
By Missy Park • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Interact, Missy's MusingsWhen’s the last time you tried something for the first time?
Earlier this year, I found myself wondering if, amidst the busyness of job, family, community and commitments, I had let my learning muscles go a little soft. Perhaps I’d gotten too good at being pretty good, too comfortable in my well-worn competence. But can I actually jump back onto the steep part of the learning curve? Now, I think, is a good time to find out. Will you join me? Share your learning curve moments in the comments section below.
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i recently tried cyclocross for the first time. unfortunately, the ‘remount’, which is also the most basic step, was the hardest part for me. immediately, i thought, ‘this isn’t for me’, because i wasn’t getting it as quick as other folks in the group. but, low and behold, i managed to run and jump on my bike a few times! granted, it was without grace or style, but who cares – i didn’t fall off!
I am joining you! I am a 40-year-old college professor who likes to do outdoor/adventurous things, but I tend to choose “easy” challenges that I really don’t need to train for. But I have decided to take on a big challenge that WILL require training, which I’ve just begun. What is my goal? I’m going to climb Aconcagua this December… or at least give it my very best shot! I’m doing a lot of reading, and starting to gather my gear, and realize that I am on a very steep learning curve. Fun, so far, though! : )