"[...]wanting to improve isn’t the same as actually being willing to go through the process that creates real improvement."
Putting in the reps also includes the reps of the debrief. Coming off track, I am switching gears from being the rider at triple digits speeds to being my own pit crew. The bike needs to go on the stands, the warmers back on, tire pressure/temperature checks, and then maybe the riding gear can be peeled off.
Now I have to do paperwork to write down what just happened in that session? It's easy to skip it. Wanting to improve includes having to consistently 'do the work' which includes giving yourself an honest score on what just happened in the session and what needs adjustment. Thank you for creating these debrief templates on your website. They're very helpful to get us started on documentation.
I smiled when i read "you dont really want to improve " I have experienced that first hand with ,myself on las Vegas track where for the first two sessions i was being too stubborn to listen and then I went into my rented car and told myself " TO SHUT UP and LISTEN " ..... And things changed from that day ,,,, now i listen and listen and absorb ,,,,,,, Humility in this motorsports world is secret to whatever marginal success u can have .
So many great nuggets in this article. For me, it's a timely reminder that improvement takes both focus and reps—whether you're a student or an instructor.
I was on track on Friday and intentionally spent the entire day working on just the first three fundamentals. It reinforced how much there is to improve before ever worrying about lap time. There are so many meaningful report cards available if you're paying attention: Did I have to give up throttle on corner exit? How quickly did I get to wide-open throttle? Where was my shift point? Were my eyes scanning to the next reference point at the right time? Was I early or late at the apex? Was I anticipating the exit as soon as I had direction?
The list goes on, and that's what makes the process so rewarding. The lap timer eventually reflects the work, but only after you've put in the reps on the fundamentals.
It's also a great reminder that the best instructors aren't just teaching these report cards—they're continually using them to coach themselves as well.
I resonate with this:
"[...]wanting to improve isn’t the same as actually being willing to go through the process that creates real improvement."
Putting in the reps also includes the reps of the debrief. Coming off track, I am switching gears from being the rider at triple digits speeds to being my own pit crew. The bike needs to go on the stands, the warmers back on, tire pressure/temperature checks, and then maybe the riding gear can be peeled off.
Now I have to do paperwork to write down what just happened in that session? It's easy to skip it. Wanting to improve includes having to consistently 'do the work' which includes giving yourself an honest score on what just happened in the session and what needs adjustment. Thank you for creating these debrief templates on your website. They're very helpful to get us started on documentation.
So simple, yet so hard. It must be the beauty of this madness we have decided to torture ourselves with.
I smiled when i read "you dont really want to improve " I have experienced that first hand with ,myself on las Vegas track where for the first two sessions i was being too stubborn to listen and then I went into my rented car and told myself " TO SHUT UP and LISTEN " ..... And things changed from that day ,,,, now i listen and listen and absorb ,,,,,,, Humility in this motorsports world is secret to whatever marginal success u can have .
Thank you again Ken for reaffirming .
So many great nuggets in this article. For me, it's a timely reminder that improvement takes both focus and reps—whether you're a student or an instructor.
I was on track on Friday and intentionally spent the entire day working on just the first three fundamentals. It reinforced how much there is to improve before ever worrying about lap time. There are so many meaningful report cards available if you're paying attention: Did I have to give up throttle on corner exit? How quickly did I get to wide-open throttle? Where was my shift point? Were my eyes scanning to the next reference point at the right time? Was I early or late at the apex? Was I anticipating the exit as soon as I had direction?
The list goes on, and that's what makes the process so rewarding. The lap timer eventually reflects the work, but only after you've put in the reps on the fundamentals.
It's also a great reminder that the best instructors aren't just teaching these report cards—they're continually using them to coach themselves as well.