Danger, Will Robinson - Danger
Have you ever driven down the highway and realized
you had no memory of the past 20 miles, or driven
home from work on automatic pilot? Sure, we all have.
Most people consider "mind" to be the conscious things
we are aware of. What we take in through our 5 senses.
But much, if not most, mental activity goes on without
our awareness. Actions such as walking, peddling a
bike, and shooting a basketball can become almost as
automatic as breathing.
In shooting that is something we want. That's what's
described as being in the 'zone'. So if your shot is not
automatic yet, if you're still having to think about it -
your shooting will be erratic.
The more you can understand about how your mind
works the more successful you can be on on the court,
and indeed, at anything you do.
The conscious mind has its place, but if you try to use
it for the wrong task you are asking for trouble. Which
is ironic because one of the conscious mind's prime
directives is for your survival and it's own self-
preservation.
And the way it does that is to be on the lookout for
trouble and danger. It is geared to look for what is
different and unexpected and unsafe or risky.
That is very valuable if you need to jump out of the
way of a speeding car, but it's a terrible success
mechanism. It's too critical, too suspicious, too fearful,
and too negative. No wonder you are bombarded by
negative thoughts all day.
When you are trying a new move or a new shot, and
you think about how bad you're doing or all the reasons
it won't work that's the conscious mind trying to protect
you. And the more dominant and finely tuned your
mind is the less of a risk taker or a doer you will be.
Take it from experience. This 99th percentile
standardized test-taking bookworm knows very well
how much the conscious mind keeps you from real
success. It's only been since I've learned to use my
imagination, positive energy, and subconscious that
I've seen progress being made.
Up to that point all I was doing was surviving.
Shoot for the Stars,
Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops
P.S. It was Dr. Maxwell Maltz who pioneered many
of the ideas we toss around today like self-image, the
subconscious, visualization, etc. Since he passed away
his heirs have pulled together all his writings, lectures,
and personal notes into a comprehensive how-to
manual. That is what "Zero Resistance Living" is all
about.
Find out how to live your dreams today at:
http://www.deandelker.com/zero_resistance.html
P.S.S. When I was talking about using your off hand
in front of the basketball instead of on the side I
forgot to mention your elbow can splay out to the side
all you want. Just let it go wherever it feels natural.
I'm may miss other points in my commentary which
is why you want to own the DVD's for yourself.
Information you dig out for yourself will always be
more meaningful and more satisfying.
Satisfy your curiosity today, and become even more
of a winner by taking action today at:
http://www.deandelker.com/wissel_order.html
Copyright, Delker Enterprises, Inc. 2006
you had no memory of the past 20 miles, or driven
home from work on automatic pilot? Sure, we all have.
Most people consider "mind" to be the conscious things
we are aware of. What we take in through our 5 senses.
But much, if not most, mental activity goes on without
our awareness. Actions such as walking, peddling a
bike, and shooting a basketball can become almost as
automatic as breathing.
In shooting that is something we want. That's what's
described as being in the 'zone'. So if your shot is not
automatic yet, if you're still having to think about it -
your shooting will be erratic.
The more you can understand about how your mind
works the more successful you can be on on the court,
and indeed, at anything you do.
The conscious mind has its place, but if you try to use
it for the wrong task you are asking for trouble. Which
is ironic because one of the conscious mind's prime
directives is for your survival and it's own self-
preservation.
And the way it does that is to be on the lookout for
trouble and danger. It is geared to look for what is
different and unexpected and unsafe or risky.
That is very valuable if you need to jump out of the
way of a speeding car, but it's a terrible success
mechanism. It's too critical, too suspicious, too fearful,
and too negative. No wonder you are bombarded by
negative thoughts all day.
When you are trying a new move or a new shot, and
you think about how bad you're doing or all the reasons
it won't work that's the conscious mind trying to protect
you. And the more dominant and finely tuned your
mind is the less of a risk taker or a doer you will be.
Take it from experience. This 99th percentile
standardized test-taking bookworm knows very well
how much the conscious mind keeps you from real
success. It's only been since I've learned to use my
imagination, positive energy, and subconscious that
I've seen progress being made.
Up to that point all I was doing was surviving.
Shoot for the Stars,
Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops
P.S. It was Dr. Maxwell Maltz who pioneered many
of the ideas we toss around today like self-image, the
subconscious, visualization, etc. Since he passed away
his heirs have pulled together all his writings, lectures,
and personal notes into a comprehensive how-to
manual. That is what "Zero Resistance Living" is all
about.
Find out how to live your dreams today at:
http://www.deandelker.com/zero_resistance.html
P.S.S. When I was talking about using your off hand
in front of the basketball instead of on the side I
forgot to mention your elbow can splay out to the side
all you want. Just let it go wherever it feels natural.
I'm may miss other points in my commentary which
is why you want to own the DVD's for yourself.
Information you dig out for yourself will always be
more meaningful and more satisfying.
Satisfy your curiosity today, and become even more
of a winner by taking action today at:
http://www.deandelker.com/wissel_order.html
Copyright, Delker Enterprises, Inc. 2006
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