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Judging Advice and Opinions
As we work on exploring a new way of swimming it is not uncommon for other swimmers and coaches to take notice, and they may be tempted to comment on what you are doing. There is a lot of advice thrown around out there – some of it may help you, some of it may work against what you are trying to do. Not everyone knows your full story, so it is important to have a way to evaluate the input that people outside your training tribe may give you.
It is good to think critically about what you hear, even when it comes from a coach and even when it comes from Mediterra! Coach Mat has dedicated some time for developing thoughtful filters by which to judge advice and opinions that people may offer us. Here are some blog essays that may help you: