Back to Basics

I'm an over achiever and like to move forward. That's why I tend to learn fast and make a big progress in the beginning of learning something new.
It was somewhat the same with the rock climbing. It has been two months and a half since I started and I was able to climb a couple of intermediate routes very quickly.

However, as I tried on harder routes, I felt I needed more skills and techniques. Sometimes I stuck in the middle and could not climb gracefully in some routes.

Recently I started to climb with one of my co-worker, who' s very experienced in climbing - It's fun to have someone to talk about climbing at work. He recommended me to stay on beginner's easy routes and work on building techniques instead of pushing myself to a harder route.

I already started seeing some results of going "Back to Basics." I had more energy to climb when I stayed in easier routes and working on my balance, foot works, and endurance.

When I went to the rock gym after a long day at work last night, I really wanted to go home and take some rest. I yarned the whole way to the gym. Guess what? Once I warmed up properly, I became an Energizer Bunny. I climbed for 2 and a half hours and I had to give up not because my arms were tired, but because of my toes, which means I started using more toes and legs (good sign).

Sometimes I forget to go back to basics when I am very focused on moving forwards. However, sometimes you need to step back a little bit to be even stronger and better. It’ll be the same thing with my job. Instead of focusing on promotions, I’d like to be good at whatever I was assigned in the project and leverage my knowledge and skills properly.