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.
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37 Training in Alignment
36 Understanding the Functional Challenges of the Time Trial Position
35 Mountain Bike Fit, Pedal, and Strength with James Wilson
34 The Iceman Scott Moninger: Hierarchy of the Peloton
33 Battling Saddle Sores with Don Powell
32 Unpopular Opinions on Group Rides, Riding Inside, and Hydration
31 Mountain Bike Fit with Julie Young and Travis Brown
30 How to Pedal a Bike: Part Two
29 Daniel Holloway: Surviving the Six Days of European Track Cycling
28 Thoughts on Bicycle Saddles
27 Dr. Scott’s Storrie of Health and Natural Wellness: Part 2
26 Off the Cliff of Overtraining with Trevor Connor and Rocco Orlando
25 Steve Hogg, Master Bike Fitter
24 Rototilling Belief Systems with Physical Therapist Ron Kochevar
23 Dr. Scott’s Storrie of Health and Natural Wellness Part 1 of 2
22 Integral Dietary Wisdom with Lentine Alexis
21 Meditation on the Bike
20 Coaching with Balance: The Duality of Data and Intuition with Coach Julie Young
19 How to Pedal a Bike, with Chris Case
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