Learning periods

Dirk Iwema (iwema_dirk_a@ae.ge.com)
Mon, 19 Sep 94 8:15:18 EDT

Beirne Konarski had a list of learning periods for beginners
1. Extreme awkwardness
2. Enough stability to move
3. Ability to let go and go a few pedals.
4. A long period with no apparent process.
5. Breakthrough rides of 30 revolutions or more.
6. Consistent longer riding.

I have found that these also apply to learning other skills, too.
To know that you may be stuck in period 4 for a while may be frustrating
but to know that you can eventually move to breakthrough brings hope.

At what point do you consider having learned a (a skill) to ride?
When asked (how long did it take) I answer "I'm still learning."
Yet, for myself I think that "breakthrough" is a milestone on having
learned a skill.

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-- Dirk Iwema     Cincinnati, Ohio USA    Internet: iwema_dirk@ae.ge.com


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