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Something I noticed today - that I've noticed before but not as clearly - that occurs frequently (that I'm guilty of just like everyone) is a desire to use a tool or protocol intended for one purpose for a different purpose. Something like "how can I run to build muscle" or "how many reps of S&S will improve my powerlifting total".
Why do we do this? Is it because our goals are not defined well enough to know exactly what tool and protocol is needed or are we in fantasy land about the actual needs and requirements? Is it because we are exploring the possibilities of correlation?
I'm constantly seeking solutions that accomplish everything and always find that doing everything is almost synonymous with doing nothing. The SUV is a good example: it doesn't haul people as well as a minivan and it doesn't haul gravel as well as a pickup. When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
The art of the compromise has become the first attempt at most problems until a recognition of the severity of that problem and then magically it becomes clear; to use the right tool for the job, know the job - really honestly know the job.
Why do we do this? Is it because our goals are not defined well enough to know exactly what tool and protocol is needed or are we in fantasy land about the actual needs and requirements? Is it because we are exploring the possibilities of correlation?
I'm constantly seeking solutions that accomplish everything and always find that doing everything is almost synonymous with doing nothing. The SUV is a good example: it doesn't haul people as well as a minivan and it doesn't haul gravel as well as a pickup. When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail.
The art of the compromise has become the first attempt at most problems until a recognition of the severity of that problem and then magically it becomes clear; to use the right tool for the job, know the job - really honestly know the job.