The Discomfort Zone

Ep #112 Why You Keep Missing Moves On the Water and In Life


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Why do some paddlers make moves look effortless while others keep missing them by inches? And when did you last give up on a move you could have made?

In this solo episode, Anna shares what two recent private instruction clients discovered that changed everything: looking where you want to go isn't as natural as it sounds, especially when something intimidating downstream is pulling your eyes away.

Anna connects this paddling fundamental to the bigger picture, including how her dream of leading a whitewater paddling and Ayurveda trip to India went from a casual idea shared in a Reboot and Refuel Reset to a sold-out reality, and how her own back recovery required the same commitment to vision over time.

In this episode, you'll explore:

  • Why looking ahead is a learnable skill that takes practice
  • How committing your vision changes your angle, and your outcome
  • The real reason we give up on moves, goals, and dreams too soon
  • Why sustainability means keeping your eye on the goal even after things start going well

This episode is for anyone who knows where they want to go but keeps getting pulled into distraction and worry, or gets stuck in tunnel vision, looking only at what's right in front of you (aka your bow).

🎧 Listen now and start paddling toward what matters.

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