This is similar to “the perfection of typical procedures”, however this applies to everything. Reflexes, movement, coordination and your ability to perform quickly in sports are all limited by what can be known as your “overall” nervous system performance. If you increase the speed, precision and intensity that you do everything with, you ultimately increase the baseline that all of your reflexes are built from. Walk as fast as possible – throw your arms way out there. Open and close doors as fast as possible (with control). Take things in and out of containers as fast as possible. Prepare meals as fast as possible. Drive as fast as… (oops, shouldn’t say that one). Tuck the children in as fast as possible (ok… this is getting a little weird). You probably get the idea. Mundane daily activities should be sped to an alarming rate of speed. As I operate with respect to my time management, I haul ass through daily trivial activities (such as walking, getting ready in the morning, grabbing lunch, etc, to make room for more enjoyable activities in between them (stopping to sit in a park, watching the sunset out my window, having time to meditate, etc).
Not only will you free up more time for important things, but when you do pause for something important / enjoyable, it will seem even more enjoyable simply because the rest of your day seems incredibly rushed. People will mock you for your ridiculous rate of speed – it’s ok though; they have no clue as to what changes you are creating in your Life. With regards to performing daily activities at a ridiculous rate of speed, (such as running around your kitchen making a sandwich), keep your muscles tight. Focus on opening and closing cupboards / drawers only the minimum distance required (improving efficiency and control). Operating at breakneck speed, while keeping your muscles tight (maintaining balance and control) will gradually make you a tighter, faster, more coordinated athlete. Just don’t overdo it and do not get into it mentally (ie; actually feeling rushed) – stomach ulcers may result.
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