This episode of Cycling in Alignment is another solo pod. I promise I have many guests coming on the show soon but for now you get me. As always I am grateful for your presence.
In this discussion, I outline the idea that many people look for validation outside of themselves, rather than inside. That is; people seek knowledge from experts in various fields and become attached or invested in these expert’s opinions. I argue that when people do this, they place power outside of themselves. Culturally we are looking for exogenous forms of expertise.
This can be for two primary reasons:
- Overwhelm from sheer volume of information available on the internet
- A refusal to or bypass of taking accountability for the decision. When an expert told you to do it, you don’t have to worry about it
As humans we have an invaluable source of information and understanding in ourselves. This might be commonly referred to as intuition, a priori knowledge, or a gut feeling. We have to have some basic knowledge of a topic in order to develop understanding, without a doubt. However, the only way to have a full understanding of a topic or field of study with depth is through experience. This is the key. Knowledge + experience = understanding.
78 Shara Simmons: What is Your Body Telling you?
77 Mike Salemi: Play in your sport, but don’t live in it
76 Fitting Q’s and A’s
75 Spectrum of Sugar: Fueling for Rides and Races
74 Fireside Chat with Travis Brown: How to Skate a 10K
73 Ron Kochevar: Follow the Pull - Part 2
72 Ron Kochevar: Follow the Pull - Part One
70 Cadence: What is it? Why do we care?
69 Discussion Expansion: The Simple Truth About Exercise and Hydration with Prof Ross Tucker and Editor Mike Finch
68 Tim Cusick: Data Is Not The Answer
65 Nate Wilson: A Conversation About Coaching
66 Errors of Man
65 Toms Skujins
64 Bicycle Fitting Roundtable (Part 2)
63 Bicycle Fitting Roundtable (Part 1)
62 Five Minute Intervals and DTP
61 Matt Wallden: Attractor States
60 Phil Cavell: The Midlife Cyclist
59 The Significance of Core in the Biomechanical Model
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