Developing Talent in Young People (by Benjamin Bloom) - Part 3
In the middle of their journeys - the swimmers became “exclusive” - they just committed fully to swimming:
Later in their development, they focused on precision and fine-tuning of their skills:
They started adapting more for objective standards (time):
They set some targets in the beginning of the season with a mega goal, and then subgoals and so on - with numbers to meet at every level:
They competed amongst themselves:
The parents remembered the child swimmer’s mental characteristics and attitudes more than their affinity for water:
The real competitors were always more independent, more determined, and able to tolerate discouragement:
Expert skills, support network and absolute commitment must be acquired on the way to get to olympian level:
The top coaches have an enormous capacity to generate action; they can shape the psychology of the participant - to compete at top levels:
Although there were some improvements or changes in instructional methods - usually the core remained quite constant throughout - it’s a lot of repetition and mindfulness which leads to excellence:
End of the day - it is the competition which is the strongest motivator for an Olympian to work harder:
You need extremely good colleagues who push you in a good way; without this the experience becomes draining despite doing well:
The parents became more investors in the later stage; they couldn’t contribute much to the deveopmental activities:
Olympics is a rare event - people don’t get enough chances to get clear answers - and they don’t get enough chances to try again:
End of the day - it’s just the medal - they don’t actively help you in any big way:
The Olympic backgrounds made them very resilient and capable and realistic setting up for a good life:
The main characteristic that shines through in these people - is the willingness to pay the price:
It’s worth paying attention the price - it’s an important point and needs further scrutiny:
