In a previous blog I mentioned that the ability to turn the emotional intensity up or down is sometimes called "killer instinct". I offered some thoughts on why that skill is important. I also mentioned a simple way to train to "turn it down".
Today I will offer a way to train to turn it up. You can do it with no equipment at all.
Today I will offer a way to train to turn it up. You can do it with no equipment at all.
Start by shadowboxing a bit. Be completely relaxed and playful and just move around. On your own or on some external cue, crank the intensity all the way up. Charge and throw straight punches, and go through the motions of grabbing a bad guy's head and hitting it with knees and elbows. This should last no more than 10 seconds. Relax and go back to shadowboxing. Repeat.
You may find that turning it up is the hard part, and you will need to stop being so self-conscious and really pour it on. Some people find turning it down again to be the challenge. Either way, it's a good exercise to explore your ability in this area, and to improve it.
When you control your own switches, it puts you in control, regardless of the situation. Isn't that where you want to be?
You may find that turning it up is the hard part, and you will need to stop being so self-conscious and really pour it on. Some people find turning it down again to be the challenge. Either way, it's a good exercise to explore your ability in this area, and to improve it.
When you control your own switches, it puts you in control, regardless of the situation. Isn't that where you want to be?
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