...the following does not apply to work situations, because, as you know, that is *different*.
But, in a recreation setting (fighting, running, etc.) the key thing to remember is Other People Don't Really Care What/How Well You Do. Truely. They are too wrapped up with how well *they're* doing to notice someone else.
Case in point: my riding. As I've said before, I was not meant to ride dressage. I don't have the right body and I have no natural aptitude for the sport. I've been riding seriously for 6 years now and ya know, I'm only now starting not to suck. Riding is very public -- everyone at the barn has seen me. But, honestly, they don't care how well I do or don't ride as long as it doesn't effect them.
I suspect the same would hold true at a fight practice. I think going in with a 'hey I'm picking this up at this stage of my life, woo hoo!' attitude will get nothing but a supportive response from teachers, but most other people won't care. So relax :-)
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With regards to fight practice...
Date: 2009-03-13 01:04 am (UTC)But, in a recreation setting (fighting, running, etc.) the key thing to remember is Other People Don't Really Care What/How Well You Do. Truely. They are too wrapped up with how well *they're* doing to notice someone else.
Case in point: my riding. As I've said before, I was not meant to ride dressage. I don't have the right body and I have no natural aptitude for the sport. I've been riding seriously for 6 years now and ya know, I'm only now starting not to suck. Riding is very public -- everyone at the barn has seen me. But, honestly, they don't care how well I do or don't ride as long as it doesn't effect them.
I suspect the same would hold true at a fight practice. I think going in with a 'hey I'm picking this up at this stage of my life, woo hoo!' attitude will get nothing but a supportive response from teachers, but most other people won't care. So relax :-)