I remember thinking that I knew pretty much everything I needed to know about coaching swimming (or that I could look up anything that I didn’t know)—and then strutting into Fundamental Skills Coach Training only to realize that there was a whole body of knowledge that I had not previously considered (that I wouldn’t have known to look up online).
I remember making up dryland training workouts for myself and figuring that it didn’t really matter, I just needed to do something—and then signing up with a personal trainer only to realize how beneficial it is to have someone create workouts for you, ensure that you have good technique, and keep you accountable.
I remember thinking that I was completely prepared for an upcoming swim—and then my coach asking me questions about things I hadn’t even considered.
It’s a muscle that we need to consistently flex, otherwise it will atrophy.
When was the last time that you were humbled?