Quote: (02-09-2014 09:12 PM)Hades Wrote:
There might come a time when you've been training for several years only to run into a guy who's been training for three months and yet has the same or better numbers than you do. Wouldn't you feel shame at having wasted all that time in the gym? Does anybody go into an endeavor wondering how they can spend years doing the same shit and yet make no progress beyond that which is attainable for any newb within a few months?
No, because the person I am today is 10x stronger than the person I was when I started. That person you're comparing yourself to would be stronger than you either way. There will always be people that are naturally good at certain things.
There is a guy I train with at BJJ who is a former pro athlete and has taken to jiu-jitsu like a fish to water. He's only been training for a year but tools guys with 4+ years experience. He's insanely good for such little time investment.
How the fuck does that effect me and my training? Should I feel bad because he's so good at something with ease? Should I just quit jiu-jitsu because there are naturals and phenoms in the world?
Working hard at getting strong or getting proficient in any skill builds character. As far as "opportunity costs" you mentioned, getting strong does not take a huge time investment. Three to four hours per week is all you need to get to an advanced level of strength. People spend 10x that amount playing video games or watching tv.