168: Thoughts on getting better

Everybody trains and everybody trains hard. So what separates the good from the great? How they use their time and energy in training. The best coaches and athletes have a relentless focus on learning and getting better. On this week's GAINcast we dive into some thoughts on getting better, including some practical examples of how to put learning processes into practice. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2019/08/gaincast-episode-168-thoughts-on-getting-better/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. The HMMR Media monthly theme in August is conditioning. We've got lot of great content planned, so stay tuned and join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media. You can read Vern's recent article on this topic. We've covered some related topics on prior episodes, including GAINcast 121 with Wade Gilbert on coaching better, GAINcast 20 on getting better and getting better, GAINcast 81 on changing practice, and GAINcast 47 with Harry Marra. Two books recommended in this episode: Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.